1
as in genuine
genuine in feeling
she offered a sincere apology for her angry outburst
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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
Being sincere was my strategy to play the game, but also to enjoy the experience as much as possible.
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
The film’s final message, a post-script reading that Bruce has continued to deal with depression throughout his life, but never without help or hope is sincere in a way that some may find treacly.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
And although she was asked to be Towanda’s maid of honor, Tamar admitted the gesture didn’t feel the most sincere.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
And yet, amid the VIP boxes at Chiefs games and their glitzy New York City date nights, what stands out (besides their fame) is how refreshingly sincere their romance still seems.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 27 Oct. 2025
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
The film’s final message, a post-script reading that Bruce has continued to deal with depression throughout his life, but never without help or hope is sincere in a way that some may find treacly.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
And although she was asked to be Towanda’s maid of honor, Tamar admitted the gesture didn’t feel the most sincere.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
And yet, amid the VIP boxes at Chiefs games and their glitzy New York City date nights, what stands out (besides their fame) is how refreshingly sincere their romance still seems.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sincere
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Nothing wrong with a little fantasy, but this year’s astrology asks us to stop romanticizing potential and start paying attention to what feels genuine, reciprocal and enduring.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The tears in Yang’s eyes appeared genuine.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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Yet, to be honest, our dance card is already mighty full with a whole array of different kinds of gigs – from big pop shows to classic rock concerts and a number of different small club shows.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Shared finances, emotional investments or trust issues become crystal clear, prompting honest conversations and practical decision-making.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The apology that raised more questions Grok's apology appeared only after a user prompted the chatbot to write a heartfelt explanation for people lacking context.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Most are given the heartfelt gift at the end of their first appointment with a physician following their cancer diagnosis.—
Hunter Boyce,
AJC.com,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Its orange light is the result of an atmospheric effect called Rayleigh Scattering, wherein particles deflect the bluer wavelengths of light reflected from the lunar surface, while allowing redder wavelengths to pass through relatively unaffected.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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First, Erickson highlighted that AWS has the most diversified and hedged revenue sources, with its core business largely unaffected by generative AI and not a competitor of ChatGPT maker OpenAI.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
4 Jan. 2026
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This was a performer whose sense of self-worth, depending on the day, ranged from unfeigned humility to desperate insecurity to full-on self-loathing.—
Bruce Handy,
Air Mail,
3 May 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
Adjective
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According to Bruce Blair, a former Air Force launch officer and nuclear policy expert, between 1962 and the mid-1970s the most powerful digits on the globe were simple – eight zeros.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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That something as simple as a COVID vaccine might improve survival in cancer patients receiving standard immunotherapy has taken oncologists by surprise — in a good way.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This is especially true for plants that are marginally hardy in your area, as well as common perennials like woodland phlox, lamb’s ear, and hardy geraniums.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Fellow true freshman Joshua Moore should be in line for a bigger role next season as well.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Given sun in just the proper dose, which is no more than three or four hours of direct daily exposure, its innocent look of youth may persist for a decade.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Sincere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sincere. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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