1
as in honesty
the free expression of one's true feelings and opinions
the openheartedness with which he discussed his private life often startled new acquaintances
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as in generosity
the quality or state of being generous
their natural openheartedness made them easy prey for every trickster with a sad story
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Noun
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These core values must be upheld with honesty, conviction, and consistency.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025 -
Michael’s raw, urban, industrial aesthetic, combined with searing honesty, is exactly what Jonathan wants for Rent.—
Jeffrey Seller,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
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Though federal and state funding played an important role in these projects, they were driven more by the commitment and generosity of the individuals, families, and philanthropic organizations that make the Wildlands Partnership possible.—
Shelley Harms,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025
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Healthy relationships allow for generosity without expectation, where both partners feel free to set boundaries without fear of emotional debt.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Shifting ground Economic and supply chain experts note that the sincerity of Trump's tariff rates remains uncertain, with many expecting them to be lowered based on negotiations between the Trump administration and individual countries.—
Dylan Butts,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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While men and women exhibit similar frequencies in over-apologizing, the habit can undermine professional authority and dilute the sincerity of genuine apologies.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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For too long, capital has been viewed in silos—philanthropy on one side and investment on the other.—
Matt Damon,
TIME,
22 Mar. 2025
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If enacted, this would divert tax revenue to private schools, privilege ESAs over other philanthropy, and provide billions of dollars for a mass departure from school districts.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Many leaders around the world are raised on the values of speaking plainly and cutting through the noise, yet even in cultures that champion directness there’s a time and a place for restraint.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Such directness might be needed from Emery’s side, given the aggression and tightness of the PSG press this season.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Openheartedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/openheartedness. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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