1
as in sincerely
without any attempt to impress by deception or exaggeration
"You look nice," she commented innocently
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2
as in chastely
with purity of thought and deed
very young children approach the world so innocently
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Adverb
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Acknowledge the issue publicly, apologize sincerely and outline steps to address it.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025 -
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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From a talent perspective, success in 2025 will hinge on candidates researching typical offerings, asking the right questions and advocating for the benefits that matter most to them—elements that can transform a standard offer into a genuinely fulfilling employment package.—
Cynthia Pong, JD,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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In other words, don’t force yourself to complete a 1000-piece puzzle or go birdwatching if neither of those things genuinely pique your interest.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
19 Jan. 2025
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Shaping Tomorrow's Intelligence Today The shift from purely generative to more agentic AI represents a fundamental reimagining of what artificial intelligence can be.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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On a purely statistical basis, the 1930-31 team remain the worst version of Manchester United the English top flight has seen, losing their first 12 games of that season, something no subsequent side has ever matched.—
Andy Mitten,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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But like all produce, storing jalapeños properly is essential to maintaining their freshness and flavor.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2025
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The restaurant had multiple violations including employees not following proper procedures for hand washing, and health inspectors noted food not being stored and labeled properly, and dirty equipment.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Innocently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innocently. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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