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as in sincerely
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as in ardently
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Recent Examples of earnestly
That the movie was so marred with contentious and unsafe labor disputes such that no one could earnestly stand by the film’s ethos during its promotion gave the whole affair an unpleasant ubiquity in the summer movie landscape.
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2024
Exploring seems to be a key theme in Cara’s career, as her music earnestly captures the complexities of growing into adulthood and how romantic relationships stir up all kinds of emotions.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024
The project, inspired by Becky's Mexican roots and the death of her grandfather Miguel, bursts with emotive lyrics that earnestly capture the euphoria and agony of all-consuming love.
—Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Johnson conceded his own hesitation to get tested in the past, but earnestly told me it can be done nowadays with a blood test.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2024
Exploring seems to be a key theme in Cara’s career, as her music earnestly captures the complexities of growing into adulthood and how romantic relationships stir up all kinds of emotions.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024
The project, inspired by Becky's Mexican roots and the death of her grandfather Miguel, bursts with emotive lyrics that earnestly capture the euphoria and agony of all-consuming love.
—Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Johnson conceded his own hesitation to get tested in the past, but earnestly told me it can be done nowadays with a blood test.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earnestly
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Acknowledge the issue publicly, apologize sincerely and outline steps to address it.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps the country had too many of its own idols—or perhaps, as the new musical biopic Better Man argues, Williams was too gleefully self-deprecating to sincerely make the sales pitch.David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps the solution is simply getting Hurts back in practice with the fullness of the offensive roster available.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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At what point can an average person, even the above-average-but-not-filthy-rich person, simply not afford the rebuild or the risk?Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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As a leader, ensuring accountability means fostering a culture where ethical standards are clear, violations are taken seriously and corrective actions are consistent and transparent.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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The Medal of Honor recipient used it to rescue 51 seriously wounded soldiers in one day.Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Jan. 2025
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Iannucci comes honestly to his cynicism about those in power.Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
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Try to answer honestly, but keep things age-appropriate.Tamekia Reece, Parents, 8 Jan. 2025
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Drain the noodles thoroughly and stir into the sauce.CAROLE KOTKIN, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2025
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Water thoroughly if the soil feels somewhat dry to the touch at that depth.Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2025
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And, frankly, because of the fires, many couldn’t care less about awards season, except that the season’s ecosystem represents thousands of jobs.Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
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The transparent assessment is, frankly, refreshing.Essence, Essence, 13 Jan. 2025
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Both continuously argued Trump was a threat to democracy and shouldn’t be qualified to return to office.Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
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Editor’s note: This story will be continuously updated.Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Earnestly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earnestly. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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