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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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 -
The authors of the Yale study sincerely see themselves as heralds of empirical science, whatever the political ramifications.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2025
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But the close associate pushes back on the notion that Bezos has genuinely shifted politically toward Trump.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
20 Mar. 2025
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Not what others expect, not what looks good on Instagram, but what genuinely lights you up and gives your life meaning.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The New Zealander wants to make grand prix sailing commercially viable, to drag it from being almost purely reliant on the patronage of wealthy individuals to being able to wash its own face.—
Andrew Rice,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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The blast does actual damage, not purely disorienting enemies.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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He was also accused of not properly documenting the visits.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2025
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The National Automobile Dealers Association told the Detroit Free Press earlier in the tax season that the IRS portal to report EV sales last year didn't work properly in some cases.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Innocently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innocently. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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