sincerity

noun

Definition of sinceritynext
as in honesty
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 This is what gives the film its experiential sincerity — the lived perspective of its Ukrainian crew leaving a nonfictional trace across every level of the fiction, something Stever handles with unusual reverence. — Sonya Vseliubska, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026 Though the familiar tropes of YA storytelling exist throughout, the series engages with the genre’s conventions earnestly and with sincerity, says Halsall. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026 Still, as a Libra, Erin is willing to soften up to those who have proven their loyalty and sincerity to her. — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 Moon adds that the show’s large fanbase means theatergoers are almost always willing to ride that line between comedy and sincerity. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sincerity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sincerity
  1. honesty
  2. integrity
  3. frankness
  4. forthrightness
  5. straightforwardness
  6. ingenuousness
  7. guilelessness
  8. candor
Noun
  • Later, the Moon opposes Uranus in your 1st House of Self, which may bring a sudden need for independence, honesty, or a different pace.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In the moments of incredible sensitivity, humor, or honesty that keep people engrossed.
    — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of honesty
Noun
  • Election integrity has become a key policy priority under Trump throughout the summer, as the president has repeatedly called for the passage of the SAVE America Act, which would require voters to provide proof of citizenship and a photo ID to vote.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Her reputation for excellence and the utmost integrity is well-earned.
    — Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of integrity
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  • As for the universality of her hypnotic, soulful sound and her dynamic, jazzy mezzo-soprano voice, Kidjo’s singing in five languages (Fon, French, Yorùbá, Gen-Mina and English) has forever been key to the funk, its frankness and her grace.
    — A.D. Amorosi, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Hayden Panettiere, the child actor who rose to stardom in television and also spoke with raw frankness about her struggles with fame and mental health, died Sunday, according to her family.
    — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of frankness
Noun
  • Alvarado has had to address that in the wake of the film’s release, and perhaps that forthrightness has aided the box office.
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 22 July 2026
  • Your forthrightness will set the tone for future dates.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 6 June 2026
Definition of forthrightness
Noun
  • But the Windows handheld software experience on the Claw is just awful compared to the straightforwardness of SteamOS on the Steam Deck.
    — Jay Peters, The Verge, 23 June 2026
  • On Monday morning, Starmer, whose resignation has appeared inevitable for some time, delivered the news with his customary straightforwardness.
    — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Definition of straightforwardness
Noun
  • What was once a poignant effort to extend a state of ingenuousness is now tainted from the start.
    — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Definition of ingenuousness
Noun
  • Still, Dunk believes in himself, like any good hero, and people are drawn to his guilelessness.
    — Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2026
  • But there’s a guilelessness to everything Bella does, a trust in the universe and an insatiable curiosity about humanity.
    — Katie Rife, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2025
Definition of guilelessness
Noun
  • The Constant reproach to the Königsberg case is that candor and confession can become cruelty by another name.
    — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
  • List three contexts in which the headwinds against your candor are strongest.
    — Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of candor

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