1
as in genuine
genuine in feeling
she offered a sincere apology for her angry outburst
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2
as in honest
free from any intent to deceive or impress others
done out of a sincere desire to help others
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Recent Examples of sincere
Since then, two churches that originated in Brazil have secured the right to use ayahuasca during ceremonies in the U.S. Psychedelic churches, some sincere in their spiritual convictions and others not so much, are opening at an accelerated rate.
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Michael Pollan, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
Slauson Rec, drawn from several years’ worth of intimate video recordings of an experimental theater company, is a sincere exploration of collective creativity.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
In practice, this means making time for one-on-one check-ins, sharing sincere recognition, and being fully present in meetings.
—Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
The kids are honest and sincere, not stuck up, not phony.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
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Michael Pollan, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
Slauson Rec, drawn from several years’ worth of intimate video recordings of an experimental theater company, is a sincere exploration of collective creativity.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
In practice, this means making time for one-on-one check-ins, sharing sincere recognition, and being fully present in meetings.
—Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
The kids are honest and sincere, not stuck up, not phony.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sincere
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Applicants must also demonstrate a genuine connection to Italy, such as language proficiency, residency, or active community engagement.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Samantha seems to have genuine chemistry with Chivon, but his sister Adeena (Sundra Oakley) is not thrilled about the relationship and confronts Samantha about it.—
Melissa Locker,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Like so many good honest people with common sense who work hard and pay taxes, the Democrat party has abandoned them.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Because spontaneous conversations are harder in a hybrid environment, actively create spaces for honest discussions.—
Ayaskant Sarangi,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The 86-minute documentary flies by with heartfelt anecdotes about Bono’s relationship with his father, the earliest days of U2, run-ins with global celebrities and his legacy as an artist.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
30 May 2025
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His reactions, rage and paternal protectiveness are heartfelt and authentic.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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During the two-and-a-half years when one of the four tubes will be shut to train traffic, the current LIRR and Amtrak schedules — both of which were slightly reduced as of November in anticipation of the shutdown — should, in theory, be unaffected.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2025
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In addition, although students with high SAT scores were largely unaffected by course shutouts, students with low SAT scores experienced more negative effects, particularly a lower likelihood of declaring a STEM major.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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This was a performer whose sense of self-worth, depending on the day, ranged from unfeigned humility to desperate insecurity to full-on self-loathing.—
Bruce Handy,
Air Mail,
3 May 2025
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His life story is inspiring, and his love of country is as unfeigned as his faith.—
Daniel Foster,
National Review,
30 Nov. 2023
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Trevon Williams, who did not escape from the New Orleans jail, was charged with 10 counts of being a principal to simple escape, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced on May 23.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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As artificial intelligence models grow increasingly sophisticated, their capabilities extend far beyond simple task execution.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The formula for ‘true tackles’ is slightly more long-winded: tackles + challenges lost + fouls committed.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The young man is at a crossroads between pursuing shallow, glitzy easy money, or being true to his emotional and artistic muses.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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While our lives tick along as normal these endless thousands of innocent human souls are still being expelled from the earth… for what?—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
30 May 2025
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Al Nassr When a YouTuber named Abu Omar dared to do an innocent impression of supervillain Lionel Messi at the home of Cristiano Ronaldo, Al Nassr gave a calm and measured response.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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“Sincere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sincere. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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