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
The back support was there, and as someone who’s five eleven, that was sincerely appreciated.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2025
While this legal case will not bring Brian back, his family sincerely hopes that meaningful change will be introduced so that this cannot happen again.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
Strazza will play Patty, the undergraduate assistant to Laurie’s Neville, a British professor who sincerely loves archaeology.
—Peter White, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2025
Of course, the public may also have an interest in spotting the object that many sincerely believe could be an alien spaceship.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2025
While this legal case will not bring Brian back, his family sincerely hopes that meaningful change will be introduced so that this cannot happen again.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
Strazza will play Patty, the undergraduate assistant to Laurie’s Neville, a British professor who sincerely loves archaeology.
—Peter White, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2025
Of course, the public may also have an interest in spotting the object that many sincerely believe could be an alien spaceship.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sincerely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sincerely
Adverb
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Infotainment systems will become genuinely conversational, much like Alexa.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Some genuinely funny moments emerge from the collision of Hollywood humdrum and superhero absurdity, as if The Studio had been folded lightly into the MCU, a sensibility that reflects Guest’s comedy pedigree on Community and Brooklyn Nine-Nine.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Senior executives speak openly about the potential for better customer experience, better products, and fundamentally new business models enabled by AI.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Nipple and areola changes Nipple and areola changes are extremely common postpartum, especially for breastfeeding parents—yet they’re rarely talked about openly.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
29 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Rather than the usual crisscross pattern, Holmes’ sweater features solid block diamonds in bold colors for a harlequin look that is honestly a breath of fresh air.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 2026
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But honestly there’s another experience that was quite powerful.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The barely disguised soullessness with which AI leaders operate, perhaps, has provided a window for entrepreneurs to peddle a more humane message, in good faith or not in good faith, naively or cynically.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
22 Jan. 2026
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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
Adverb
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Legislators can learn from the past by anticipating the future rather than simply reacting after the fact.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
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According to Stephanie Hunt, founder and creative director of The Flairhunter, the trend is now about intentionally curating meaningful objects into living spaces rather than simply layering more stuff.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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When leaders associate your name with quality deliverables, your promotion odds increase naturally.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The wide toe box allows toes to spread naturally, providing a natural gait and preventing over-pronation.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Sincerely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sincerely. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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