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
Strazza will play Patty, the undergraduate assistant to Laurie’s Neville, a British professor who sincerely loves archaeology.
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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
Even simple gestures like dropping a warm drink off to a friend or sincerely thanking a retail worker can boost mood and increase feelings of social connection.
—Jennifer Moss, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2025
As someone who has deeply enjoyed every Anderson film ever, this one combined the humor of The Royal Tenenbaums and the charm of Moonrise Kingdom in a way that warmed my heart and sincerely tickled me.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
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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
Even simple gestures like dropping a warm drink off to a friend or sincerely thanking a retail worker can boost mood and increase feelings of social connection.
—Jennifer Moss, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2025
As someone who has deeply enjoyed every Anderson film ever, this one combined the humor of The Royal Tenenbaums and the charm of Moonrise Kingdom in a way that warmed my heart and sincerely tickled me.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sincerely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sincerely
Adverb
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The reaction to her performance from commentators online ranged from bemusement to ridicule, with some observers stating that her opportunity would have come at the expense of a genuinely professional player.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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All are lightweight, smell great, and genuinely help rehydrate the scalp, with recommendations informed by expert input and months of testing.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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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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Just every player on the team, honestly.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Oh, honestly, a little bit of both.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2026
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
Adverb
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Now all that’s left is to simply build upon his turnaround.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Alcohol license holders are simply bound by city and county laws as well.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Similarly, drivers who routinely leave their vehicles on busy streets overnight are naturally more likely to have their cars damaged or stolen.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The system also tracks head movement, allowing pilots to look around naturally while airborne.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Sincerely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sincerely. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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