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as in honesty
the free expression of one's true feelings and opinions
the openheartedness with which he discussed his private life often startled new acquaintances
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as in generosity
the quality or state of being generous
their natural openheartedness made them easy prey for every trickster with a sad story
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His writing stands out for its honesty and authenticity, offering a vivid, personal chronicle of a transformative era.—
Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025 -
Instead, aim to create a space where all questions are welcome, curiosity is met with calm, and honesty is part of everyday life.—
Kelsey Mora,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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Such a life of snippets from childhood to young adulthood shows the initial foundation of a journey driven by great wine and fantastic food, shared in an atmosphere of generosity and wonderment.—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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His integrity and generosity of spirit touched everyone who had the privilege to work with him.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
5 June 2025
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Chloe is successful, tightly wound and over-calculating to the extent that doubting her sincerity is unavoidable.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
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The two Iranian sources told CNN that Tehran harbors mounting doubts about US sincerity in talks.—
Frederik Pleitgen,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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Breaking The Power Imbalance The lingering colonial mindset in philanthropy plays out not just in funding flows but in who holds power.—
Victoria Philips,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Their philanthropy goes beyond signing checks, with Sandra Berman in particular serving on multiple boards that reflect her interests, from health care to the arts to education.—
Jean Marbella,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
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Director: Jackie Jesko The Hook: An unvarnished look at the barrier-breaking journalist who interviewed everyone from the Kardashians to Castro, disarming her subjects with her charm before asking penetrating questions that were shocking in their directness (see this sit-down with Courtney Love).—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
4 June 2025
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There is a directness to Salah which opponents find disconcerting.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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“Openheartedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/openheartedness. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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