as in earnestness
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sobersidedness
Noun
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The earnestness with which they are spoken is not redemptive.—
Hussein Agha,
New Yorker,
22 Aug. 2025
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This level of public technical detail is rare and underscores the seriousness of the campaign.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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His departure underscores both the seriousness of the charges and the need for accountability in offices that oversee democratic processes.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Sobersidedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sobersidedness. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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