as in fake
not being or expressing what one appears to be or express
the insincere compliments of a spiteful gossip
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Recent Examples of insincere
Honest criticism is rude, and insincere praise is — well, insincere.
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Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025
Don’t force trendy slang that feels insincere for your brand.
—Noa Eshed, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
The yuppie as a cultural construction is a fundamentally conservative specimen cloaked in insincere liberal posturing.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
But there was also backlash: If a piece of writing appears insincere or stilted, receivers are quick to claim the author used AI.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 1 Feb. 2025
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Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025
Don’t force trendy slang that feels insincere for your brand.
—Noa Eshed, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
The yuppie as a cultural construction is a fundamentally conservative specimen cloaked in insincere liberal posturing.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
But there was also backlash: If a piece of writing appears insincere or stilted, receivers are quick to claim the author used AI.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 1 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for insincere
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insincere
Adjective
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At times, these characters surrounded by the green and gold blur of jungle and sunshine almost look fake, or as if they’re being shot in a studio.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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The goal of creating a convincing but fake person is at the core of A.I.’s origin story.—
Jaron Lanier,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The infrastructure and bureaucracy of empire are largely meaningless in this milieu.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 2025
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What happens during spring football — when many players are out recovering from surgery — is meaningless.—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Pete Crow-Armstrong got a superb secondary lead and jump to beat a throw to second base on a routine grounder with two outs to load the bases, setting up Miguel Amaya’s three-run double.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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This total solar eclipse— which brings a brief darkness in the day — occurs during peak viewing season for the aurora borealis, offering a potential double celestial event.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Due to its mild alkaline (acid-reducing) effect and abrasive texture, baking soda can help remove superficial stains and reduce bacteria in the mouth.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Health,
27 Mar. 2025
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Her framework moves beyond superficial advice, addressing the root causes of insecurity while offering practical tools for lasting change.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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After Wednesday’s speech, some critics went online to accuse the governor of being hypocritical for making that charge against Trump in light of his pandemic actions.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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Phil Lyman, a former state representative and Trump supporter who challenged Mr. Cox for governor last year, said politicians like Mr. Cox were hypocritical.—
Kellen Browning,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The woman is long gone, so Freer has to imagine her consent — in a history so full of gaps, coercion, and disappearance, a pretended connection is better than none at all.—
Helen Shaw,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 2022
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What most activates Dunn’s rage is the misogyny that only deepened amid all the pretended freedoms of the counterculture.—
Sam Sacks,
WSJ,
11 Nov. 2022
Adjective
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By After Testing Over 30 Best Sellers By Siena Gagliano Unlike balms, which can make lip color slide around, a primer locks it in while keeping lips soft and comfortable.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
2 Mar. 2025
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For lip color, reach for the Merit Beauty Signature lipsticks.—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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With both hollow and gel fibers, this pillow has a soft and firm side depending on your preference.—
Megan Wahn,
Architectural Digest,
20 Mar. 2025
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Hollowed or Damaged Wood – Wood that sounds hollow when tapped.—
Amplified Content Studio,
The Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Insincere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insincere. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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