1
as in genuine
genuine in feeling
she offered a sincere apology for her angry outburst
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2
as in honest
free from any intent to deceive or impress others
done out of a sincere desire to help others
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Recent Examples of sincere
This is not sincere, just a man with his grudge, using his television show to smear us instead of trying to understand us.
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Over these last weeks, however, I have been nudged into a repentant apology by his profound take on our political crisis and a sincere and accurate Christian analysis of the problems and deliberate practical steps the individual Christian citizen can take during this holy season.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
The opposition Democratic Party slammed Yoon on Monday as delusional for not making any sincere apology.
—Joyce Lee, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
The rest of the evening was largely an energetic affair that oscillated between sincere appreciation and light humor, the latter of which began for co-host and winner Gold early in the event.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Over these last weeks, however, I have been nudged into a repentant apology by his profound take on our political crisis and a sincere and accurate Christian analysis of the problems and deliberate practical steps the individual Christian citizen can take during this holy season.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
The opposition Democratic Party slammed Yoon on Monday as delusional for not making any sincere apology.
—Joyce Lee, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
The rest of the evening was largely an energetic affair that oscillated between sincere appreciation and light humor, the latter of which began for co-host and winner Gold early in the event.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sincere
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Build genuine connection with content that showcases your expertise and positions you as the obvious choice.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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That genuine bond off-screen has helped bring the series to life in a way that connects with viewers.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
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And, to be honest, her description of the breakup at that time sounded a lot more amicable than it’s been sounding lately.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2025
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But only if leaders have the appetite for that kind of honest data.—
Aparna Rae,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The UConn basketball star, who helped the Huskies win the NCAA Women’s National Championship earlier this month, posted a heartfelt goodbye to the school and its fans on social media Tuesday, April 22.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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From start to finish, the day captured the essence of their bond—a heartfelt celebration of their layered love story that started in the ATL and was reaching its climax in Mexico.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
23 Apr. 2025
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Although the London Marathon’s entry rules are currently unaffected, British conservative media and tabloid newspapers are already putting pressure on the event to change its policies.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
25 Apr. 2025
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Will Brandy be stuck in that alt-reality forever or emerge unscathed and unaffected?—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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His life story is inspiring, and his love of country is as unfeigned as his faith.—
Daniel Foster,
National Review,
30 Nov. 2023
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Its combination of unfeigned earnestness and irreverent, early-Marvel-era wit can’t help but bring to mind that moment — that other world — when Obama was still president and Hamilton was taking its shot on Broadway.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 Nov. 2023
Adjective
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Even something as simple as hanging your own art on the walls or sharing a project online will work.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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Murder victim's family has been 'counting down the minutes' until South Carolina execution Texas pastor with simple dream killed in his own church.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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And of course, no one would be a true derby guest without an intricate and matching asymmetric disc headband fascinator.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Strong lines that team up to form geometric designs, metallic accents, luxe materials like marble and velvet, and eye-catching ornamentation are certainly part of the style's foundation, true.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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Since 1973, at least 200 innocent people have been exonerated due to wrongful convictions.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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In a nearly 400-page petition to the California Court of Appeals, filed Friday night, the LA Innocence Project argued Scott Peterson is innocent and his conviction should be overturned.—
Santina Leuci,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Sincere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sincere. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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