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as in sincerely
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as in ardently
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Recent Examples of earnestly
From then on, Estelle earnestly concentrated on writing.
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Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2025
In another actor's hands, Javi's obsession with and devotion to Cage and his work might read as creepy, but Pedro plays the role earnestly while still offering up enough edge to make the audience concerned for Cage's safety.
—EW.com, 31 July 2025
That was almost three years ago; today, Grok 4 was the only major chatbot that would earnestly fulfill this request.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 11 July 2025
While dozens of events have been earnestly curated to benefit visitors and local community, the signs exist that the tourism industrial complex might have hobbled their growth.
—Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2025
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Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2025
In another actor's hands, Javi's obsession with and devotion to Cage and his work might read as creepy, but Pedro plays the role earnestly while still offering up enough edge to make the audience concerned for Cage's safety.
—EW.com, 31 July 2025
That was almost three years ago; today, Grok 4 was the only major chatbot that would earnestly fulfill this request.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 11 July 2025
While dozens of events have been earnestly curated to benefit visitors and local community, the signs exist that the tourism industrial complex might have hobbled their growth.
—Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earnestly
Adverb
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Task is especially generous with its children and teens, allowing their faces to take up the frame, as Ruffalo’s and Pelphrey’s do, and their yearnings and fears to be voiced honestly and sincerely, as Tom’s and Robbie’s are.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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The woman has sincerely held Pentecostal Christian beliefs and practices the religion of Free Holiness, the complaint notes.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
27 Aug. 2025
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So my relationship with it had been more verbal and lyrical, and seeing a production that was so ardently about the physical experience of Hamlet… that really left a mark on me.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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Góra works wonders in making Nel, who is on her home turf and facing the routines of daily life, a practical foil for the ardently impulsive voyager Bethany.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
4 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Usually, though, it would be complemented by a transverse rear bed, because a longitudinal bed layout simply wouldn't fit behind the popular tandem bathroom compartment and front dinette.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Sep. 2025
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When a film delivers both scares and a great story, audiences turn out in huge numbers because there is simply no substitute for the thrill of horror on the big screen.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Some parenting ideas such as talking openly about race and teaching kids to be proud of their culture seem helpful.—
Alvin Thomas,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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Parents can help by learning what content their kids see online, talking openly about these pressures, and guiding them toward healthy habits and safe choices.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
4 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Prince William's London outing comes the day after Prince Harry stepped out in the city to attend the WellChild Awards, supporting his longtime charity for seriously ill children.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Harry brought his trademark humor and warmth to the awards, a ceremony honoring seriously ill children who have shown incredible courage, joking and making smiles all around.—
Erin Hill,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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But then Belly scraps her Parisian plans and pledges her young life to Jeremiah, a rising super senior at Finch majoring in getting high and going to Cabo (which, quite honestly, is more age-appropriate than a wedding).—
Vogue,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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But tag-ins and assists are still essential and, honestly, easier than ever.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Velasco was accustomed to teaching large classes; 50 students listened attentively to his lecture.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Harvard graduates listen attentively to speakers during the commencement ceremony in Harvard Yard on May 29, 2025, in Cambridge, Massachusetts.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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Clifton Powell has once again spoken candidly about his issues with Spike Lee, doubling down on past remarks while stressing that his criticism is rooted in business and not personal dislike.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The mother-of-three has previously spoken candidly about her body image issues.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Earnestly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earnestly. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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