as in genuinely
without any attempt to impress by deception or exaggeration
thanked them sincerely for their help
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Recent Examples of sincerely
That doesn’t mean all accommodations are unnecessary or that some kids don’t sincerely benefit from a system that adapts to their needs.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
In criticizing how some Republicans reacted to Charlie Kirk's death, Jimmy Kimmel alleged that conservatives were using Kirk's assassination for political advantage rather than mourning the conservative activist sincerely.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
How to rebuild trust in a relationship The first steps to rebuilding trust in a relationship, Prabhu says, is for the partner who was hurt to express their pain to the partner who hurt them, and for the partner who hurt them to sincerely acknowledge and validate the hurt partner's feelings.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Miller sincerely believes there’s a game for everyone.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
In criticizing how some Republicans reacted to Charlie Kirk's death, Jimmy Kimmel alleged that conservatives were using Kirk's assassination for political advantage rather than mourning the conservative activist sincerely.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
How to rebuild trust in a relationship The first steps to rebuilding trust in a relationship, Prabhu says, is for the partner who was hurt to express their pain to the partner who hurt them, and for the partner who hurt them to sincerely acknowledge and validate the hurt partner's feelings.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Miller sincerely believes there’s a game for everyone.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sincerely
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Whether Trump genuinely views Beijing as a serious threat or not, his remarks come as China sends new signals on its crypto ambitions.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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The conservative backlash isn’t surprising, but we were still left genuinely puzzled by the unshakable belief that a lesbian nun is as far-fetched a notion as a flying elephant.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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In late October, former Fox News host Tucker Carlson posted a YouTube interview with Nick Fuentes, a popular white-nationalist and openly antisemitic pundit.—
Eli Thompson,
Rolling Stone,
8 Nov. 2025
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Minnesota coach Chris Finch senses a growing interest in the tournament for players across the league, noting guys talk openly about it.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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And honestly, what could be more feeble?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Taking care of yourself from the inside out is honestly the secret.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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To believe otherwise is to divert one’s gaze, naively, hoping others will manage the problem, keeping it from your doorstep — in defiance of the medicine and simple math.—
Eric Snoey,
Mercury News,
21 Oct. 2025
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When the frame shifts up and over the reservoir’s edge, Copco 1 appears as a concrete colossus, standing sentry over the river naively burbling below.—
Anne Reeve,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Partain simply took over in set three with eight kills to set the stage for a dominant fourth set.—
Tim Meehan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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In this view, the issue is simply that an action was picked that failed to maximize the specified objective.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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While many people might rush to see a doctor after such a discovery, Farrington put it off, telling herself that the lump would disappear naturally.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The success of these drugs, used to treat diabetes and obesity, has naturally caught the attention of Novo’s competitors.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Sincerely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sincerely. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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