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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
In a contract summary, the DGA said that the limit is intended to preserve directors’ jobs, but is not meant to constrain opportunities for those with a sincere interest in becoming directors.
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Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Polish grows as beauty-loving Venus in your 10th House of Career supports elusive Neptune in your 6th House of Work, helping efforts look smooth and sincere.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
They were motivated by ideals and a sincere desire to improve the world.
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Marc Adelman,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
Here, the director’s mask of benevolence, however sincere, feels thinner and more transparent than ever.
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Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for sincere
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Polish grows as beauty-loving Venus in your 10th House of Career supports elusive Neptune in your 6th House of Work, helping efforts look smooth and sincere.
—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
They were motivated by ideals and a sincere desire to improve the world.
—
Marc Adelman,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
Here, the director’s mask of benevolence, however sincere, feels thinner and more transparent than ever.
—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for sincere
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sincere
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The family of a 26-year-old man who was shot and killed in Fort Worth last week remembers his bright smile and genuine laugh.
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The film, based on Thomas Perry’s novel Strip, wears its influences — ranging from Elmore Leonard to Carl Hiaasen to Quentin Tarantino — heavily, without the genuine wit of many of its predecessors.
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September 23 – October 22 Where can balance invite honest progress?
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Let’s be honest, flip-flops aren’t known for their support—but somehow, these under-$20 sandals have racked up hundreds of five-star reviews raving about their comfort.
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Marking the return of Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev to Cannes after a nine-year absence, Minotaur received a heartfelt 10-minute standing ovation after its premiere and is widely expected to become one of the 2027 Oscar contenders.
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Pisces February 19 – March 20 Insight arrives through a heartfelt creative turn.
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Undergraduate lending is largely unaffected.
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While iPhones remain unaffected for now, industry analysts like Tarun Pathak suggest this move reflects a broader shift in consumer electronics pricing.
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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.
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His life story is inspiring, and his love of country is as unfeigned as his faith.
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The questions Campbell needs to answer are simple.
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From viral Aldi Finds to tried-and-true products shoppers love to tell their friends about, people love the thrill of discovering something new here.
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That rugged access is part of the appeal for buyers seeking a true escape rather than a weekend cabin with neighbors in sight.
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But the document also made clear, as every criminal case must, that the charges were accusations and that the defendant was presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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Nearly two-dozen suspects are now off the streets after being charged with dozens of shootings involving innocent bystanders.
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“Sincere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sincere. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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