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the act or fact of being honest or direct
His sincerity and loyalty made him a good friend.
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Recent Examples of sincerity
Failing to deliver recognition with sincerity can be one of the most expensive leadership mistakes.
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
While the veteran running back’s voice barely elevated above a public library level and his mannerisms remained reserved, the sincerity of his enthusiasm still landed.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
Read: The sincerity and absurdity of Hollywood’s best action franchise
Where De Palma and Woo focused on visual panache, Abrams and Bird stretched the limits of tone—and in doing so, revealed the adaptability of the franchise.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 31 May 2025
Venis asks, in a rare moment of sincerity, to Randall.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 31 May 2025
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
While the veteran running back’s voice barely elevated above a public library level and his mannerisms remained reserved, the sincerity of his enthusiasm still landed.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
Read: The sincerity and absurdity of Hollywood’s best action franchise
Where De Palma and Woo focused on visual panache, Abrams and Bird stretched the limits of tone—and in doing so, revealed the adaptability of the franchise.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 31 May 2025
Venis asks, in a rare moment of sincerity, to Randall.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sincerity
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Known for her directness and honesty with players, the former Netherlands international makes decisions based on what is best for the team.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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True partners build trust through honesty and action.—
Suresh Rajapakse,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
26 June 2025
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Regulatory Compliance And Auditing: Audit models developed by agencies like the IRS or GSA OIG can be applied across procurement and financial oversight processes in other agencies, promoting integrity and cost savings.—
Sandeep Shilawat,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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None of the 10 films in the main competition were studio-backed, and multiple shorts and features tackled pressing social topics with unflinching candor.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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That Endures Hard Times What underpins such trust is a mix of domain fluency, broad strategic perspective and unflinching candor.—
Marc Cooper,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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All the digressions and discombobulations, and the need to flesh out so many angles of the Stacy/Aislin dynamic, impact the directness some of the play’s key messages about mortality, community and communication.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2025
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Many value directness, professionalism and loyalty in communication.—
Kathryn Lancioni,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The aviation industry has long been cautious about innovation, a stance rooted in valid concerns around safety and reliability.—
Tanya Fileva,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Limiting renewable energy development also raises concerns about electric reliability, says Heather Reams, president of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, a right-of-center advocacy group.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
27 June 2025
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“Sincerity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sincerity. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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