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Synonym Chooser

How is the word sincere distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of sincere are heartfelt, hearty, unfeigned, and wholehearted. While all these words mean "genuine in feeling," sincere stresses absence of hypocrisy, feigning, or any falsifying embellishment or exaggeration.

a sincere apology

When can heartfelt be used instead of sincere?

While in some cases nearly identical to sincere, heartfelt suggests depth of genuine feeling outwardly expressed.

expresses our heartfelt gratitude

When could hearty be used to replace sincere?

Although the words hearty and sincere have much in common, hearty suggests honesty, warmth, and exuberance in displaying feeling.

received a hearty welcome

Where would unfeigned be a reasonable alternative to sincere?

In some situations, the words unfeigned and sincere are roughly equivalent. However, unfeigned stresses spontaneity and absence of pretense.

her unfeigned delight at receiving the award

When might wholehearted be a better fit than sincere?

The synonyms wholehearted and sincere are sometimes interchangeable, but wholehearted suggests sincerity and earnest devotion without reservation or misgiving.

promised our wholehearted support

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of sincere The duo discussed the set and more in a sincere statement shared on social media. Pitchfork, 14 July 2025 Veteran MotoGP journalist and former racer Mat Oxley is putting the finishing touches to a biography of Marc Márquez and can also attest to the brothers’ sincere closeness. Jonathan Hawkins, CNN Money, 11 July 2025 My sincere condolences to the family and friends of the innocent baby who was killed. Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025 To many, Newsom also comes across as slick and glib rather than sincere, someone who bends reality to portray California and himself as leaders to be emulated. Dan Walters, Mercury News, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for sincere
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sincere
Adjective
  • In 2025, personal touch and human logic are vital for combating the fatigue often associated with a lack of genuine connection.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 29 July 2025
  • That is the only way Trump can be a genuine peacemaker in the Middle East.
    ZAHA HASSAN, Foreign Affairs, 29 July 2025
Adjective
  • This is a great way to spot medical fraud or an honest human error like a miscoding of services.
    Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
  • He’s been honest and realistic with his teammates about it.
    Dan Hayes, New York Times, 29 July 2025
Adjective
  • Fans can expect a rollercoaster of emotions, with heartfelt tears, fireworks and, most importantly, love.
    Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 29 July 2025
  • With this heartfelt recollection, Nancy opened up to Billboard Arabia, just days after releasing her latest album, Nancy 11.
    Hala Mustafa, Billboard, 28 July 2025
Adjective
  • But the economy won’t spiral downward too far, because so much of America’s spending and production is unaffected by tariffs.
    Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
  • Many experts believe that most of the auto sales this year have been of inventory that was imported before the duties, meaning their prices would be unaffected.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • His life story is inspiring, and his love of country is as unfeigned as his faith.
    Daniel Foster, National Review, 30 Nov. 2023
Adjective
  • Looking for their environmental DNA in scales, slime or skin cells that living beings shed all the time is a simpler way, Workman said.
    Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 24 July 2025
  • Accessories were kept simple with large black sunglasses, a black and gold chain shoulder bag, and gold bangles—save for an extra large, wide-brimmed black sun hat.
    Vogue, Vogue, 23 July 2025
Adjective
  • This was certainly true of the Mets last summer when Taylor played his way into the lineup more consistently than Harrison Bader.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 26 July 2025
  • This rings especially true for me, a vegetarian for nearly two decades.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 July 2025
Adjective
  • Additionally, wearing a keffiyeh, a traditional Palestinian head scarf, at an event celebrating Arab Heritage Month was inflammatory of Johnson in the political environment following the massacre of innocent Israelis on Oct. 7, 2023.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2025
  • Attorneys have also raised concerns about the increase in arrests of people with pending charges, who are presumed innocent, and disrupting their ability to mount a defense.
    Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 24 July 2025

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“Sincere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sincere. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.

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