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
These actions suggest a sincere connection to his Christian faith, even as his public image was often misunderstood or sensationalized.
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Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery and all that.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
My deepest and sincerest apologies to any person who was harmed by my actions.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 25 July 2025
Respect your craft Ichiro always displayed sincere reverence for his equipment.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 23 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for sincere
Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery and all that.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
My deepest and sincerest apologies to any person who was harmed by my actions.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 25 July 2025
Respect your craft Ichiro always displayed sincere reverence for his equipment.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 23 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for sincere
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sincere
Adjective
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The most effective solution lies in embracing genuine flexibility.—
Rob Lydic,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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With big sponsors such as Barclays, promoters like Live Nation and even investors like Blackrock, Vanguard and KKR now a target for activists, there’s a genuine fear that the tap could be turned off.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Naturally, romantic commitments could become affected by the trajectory of your professional goals, so be honest with yourself.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The project intends to empower Californians to engage in honest discussions, according to its mission statement.—
Amelia Wu,
Sacbee.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Engage with the media to tell someone’s story, not in a sensational way, but in a heartfelt way to educate and provide space to the individual, not their cause of death.—
Justin Phillips,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Sampson expressed his heartfelt aspirations for this new imprint.—
Clea Haran,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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Whether that direction is Mizrahi’s choice or Pascal’s own preference is hard to say, but the consistency—and the timing—suggests a deliberate effort to keep Pascal’s public image unaffected as award season approaches.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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And even as major stock indexes continue to churn higher to near-records, analysts say the gains are increasingly driven by an ever-narrower band of companies, like tech firms, that are largely unaffected by the tariffs.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
23 July 2025
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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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Transform public-internal data fusion into simple, actionable insights anyone can use.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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The scalloped crochet trim and gold buttons add a sophisticated element to an otherwise simple tank, and the tighter weave won’t allow any undergarments to peek through.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Aug. 2025
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While some characters like Connie and Bobby literally grow, true to the show’s comedic approach, King of the Hill’s return underscores how whether in real or animated life, some people never change.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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And that’s both true in the Polo world and in the luxury space of Collection and Purple Label.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
7 Aug. 2025
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To illustrate the absurdity of adhering too closely to genre conventions, Galloway describes a plot about an innocent girl who winds up in a strange town.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
7 Aug. 2025
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On the way back to her workstation after the 0830 all clear, Masako indulged this innocent conceit by regaling some of her Kenjo coworkers with a claim about her father’s apparently magical ability to protect himself and his family from American bombs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Sincere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sincere. Accessed 14 Aug. 2025.
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