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as in sincerely
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as in ardently
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Recent Examples of earnestly
Abigail Hawkes earnestly dreams of disappearing.
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Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025
Active research is trying earnestly to crack the code, see my coverage at the link here.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
All of these eclectic folks contribute to the rowdy, free-for-all atmosphere of a movie that’s not necessarily great, but earnestly plays its part in trying to make New York City great again.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
Gaga embraced the weirdness by earnestly supporting the mouse, singing him a ballad and standing up to defend him.
—Esther Zuckerman, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2025
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Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025
Active research is trying earnestly to crack the code, see my coverage at the link here.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
All of these eclectic folks contribute to the rowdy, free-for-all atmosphere of a movie that’s not necessarily great, but earnestly plays its part in trying to make New York City great again.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
Gaga embraced the weirdness by earnestly supporting the mouse, singing him a ballad and standing up to defend him.
—Esther Zuckerman, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for earnestly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earnestly
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The more compelling question is how sincerely Serena and Joseph believe that their incubator town is the real future of their country and not just a one-off marketing gimmick.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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At a time when many organizations are scaling back, the leaders who choose to scale up confidence—strategically, visibly, and sincerely—will be the ones best positioned to navigate whatever comes next.. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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In other words, if the economy is in a recession or sliding into one, the Fed presumably will lower rates but not if inflation has spiked and the economy is simply losing steam.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Some call ahead or make arrangements through a tour company, while others simply find their way to El Batey de los Hermanos Ayala during opening hours, hoping to hear the rhythms of bomba echoing in the air.—
Melissa Rose Cooper,
Essence,
18 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Last night, the superstar hit up her favorite restaurant in Santa Monica in a seriously stylish look.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
20 Apr. 2025
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The port serves as a major hub for incoming fuel shipments that power areas of Yemen held by the Houthis, and analysts say the airstrike could seriously affect daily life there.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Just seeing the excitement of Chicago for both of us, honestly, was really cool at that time.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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During interviews, communicate the company culture and expectations honestly.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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As such, while some are believed to be hollow, many dinosaur bones haven’t been examined thoroughly enough to prove for sure that the cavities inside vertebrae are somehow connected to the lungs.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
19 Apr. 2025
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Studies suggest that candidates who thoroughly research a company before interviews are more likely to receive job offers.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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That’s a shaky accomplishment to be proud of, frankly.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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The key to success often lies in effective marketing, but for many writers, the thought of self-promotion is overwhelming, confusing, and, frankly, unappealing.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Similar in packaging to an IGH but different in execution, continuously variable hubs function like the transmission in a midrange automobile.—
Chris Cona,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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Flooding in Kentucky shuts down famous bourbon distillery The Buffalo Trace Distillery, the country's oldest continuously operating distillery, has been closed for days as the staff waits for floodwaters to recede.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Earnestly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earnestly. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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