variants
or naïvely
as in sincerely
without any attempt to impress by deception or exaggeration
she naively admitted to the job interviewer that she actually had little work experience
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naively
Adverb
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Jokes aside, Lyonne sincerely wants to do more movies.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
13 May 2025 -
But what’s been so amazing is finding that there are so many people in our cities who sincerely want to connect and give back.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
6 May 2025
Adverb
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It’s built for immersive gaming but honestly makes everything look cinematic, even spreadsheets.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
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The museum trip is lighthearted and honestly just such a beautiful moment between these two.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Adverb
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Alternatively, users can simply describe their fashion goals or outline specific needs for upcoming events.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The traditional accounting career path—four or five years of school, a 150-hour licensure requirement and long hours in a rigid work environment—simply isn’t aligned with what the next generation of professionals wants.—
Paul Peterson,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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“Naively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naively. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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