as in sincerity
absence of any intent or attempt to be dishonest in dealing with other people
The two parties demonstrated good faith in negotiating the deal.
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Recent Examples of good faith
But because the backdrop has changed, there is more pressure on them to finally start at least a good faith negotiation (ph).
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ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
In an age of tap-to-pay, Southerners are embracing a retail model built entirely on good faith and good butter.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
But Democrats did not view it as a good faith effort, and, feeling buoyed about their chances in the midterms, said Bondi further damaged her credibility with a party hoping to take the majority.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 12 Feb. 2026
Once that happens, the Board could then engage in good faith with Paramount to maximize shareholder value, paving the way for WBD to secure an even higher offer.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for good faith
ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
In an age of tap-to-pay, Southerners are embracing a retail model built entirely on good faith and good butter.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
But Democrats did not view it as a good faith effort, and, feeling buoyed about their chances in the midterms, said Bondi further damaged her credibility with a party hoping to take the majority.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 12 Feb. 2026
Once that happens, the Board could then engage in good faith with Paramount to maximize shareholder value, paving the way for WBD to secure an even higher offer.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for good faith
Recent Examples of Synonyms for good faith
sincerity
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Some have gone further, publicly chewing khat on the campaign trail, a gesture that signals solidarity and which has become something of a ritual in Kenyan electoral cycles, with aspiring leaders competing to demonstrate the sincerity of their commitment to khat farmers and traders.—
Joseph Maina,
semafor.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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The sincerity of this aim can sometimes run counter to the sharp, excruciatingly realistic satire that’s previously been the show’s bailiwick, and sometimes still is.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Good faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good%20faith. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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