as in genuinely
without any attempt to impress by deception or exaggeration
thanked them sincerely for their help
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Recent Examples of sincerely
But there are millions of people who sincerely think some or all of those things are true and do not take a cross-country train and try to kill the president and his Cabinet.
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Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 28 Apr. 2026
At that time, the other co-founders were sincerely questioning both Musk and Altman’s motivations for wanting to become OpenAI’s CEO.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
The Lebanese government sincerely wants to take control of the south and disarm and contain Hezbollah.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
The risk of contaminating the aquifer is a long and sincerely held fear among critics like Leigh Ford, executive director of the Snake River Alliance, a nuclear watchdog.
—Mark Dee
april 13, Idaho Statesman, 13 Apr. 2026
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Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 28 Apr. 2026
At that time, the other co-founders were sincerely questioning both Musk and Altman’s motivations for wanting to become OpenAI’s CEO.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
The Lebanese government sincerely wants to take control of the south and disarm and contain Hezbollah.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
The risk of contaminating the aquifer is a long and sincerely held fear among critics like Leigh Ford, executive director of the Snake River Alliance, a nuclear watchdog.
—Mark Dee
april 13, Idaho Statesman, 13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sincerely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sincerely
Adverb
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Budapest is genuinely stunning and completely doable on a budget.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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This can be everything from deep feelings of compassion to being surrounded by people who genuinely care about you.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
Adverb
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Pimentel argued the school failed to intervene despite students openly discussing the security guard's behavior.—
Peter D'Oench,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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That includes making the connection between gender-balanced leadership and business results explicit, ensuring women have a seat at the table in core decision-making roles, and sharing progress openly with employees, investors, and prospective hires.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Adverb
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The possibilities felt endless and, honestly, overwhelming.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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That story of American exceptionalism deserves to be told honestly and proudly.—
Kathy Szeliga,
Baltimore Sun,
8 June 2026
Adverb
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Educators are no longer naively wondering if students will use generative AI to do their homework for them.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Educators are no longer naively wondering if students will use generative AI to do their homework for them.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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In fact, this section of the trail is the perfect place to throw away the map (or turn off the Google Maps) and simply wander the cobblestone streets.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Don't assume your grass is dry by simply looking at it, especially in the morning or late evening.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
Adverb
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How Familiar handles privacy inside your home A robot that sees and hears what happens inside your home naturally raises privacy questions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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Korean base makeup is really about creating the illusion of naturally beautiful skin rather than heavy coverage.—
Sarah Y. Wu,
Glamour,
8 June 2026
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“Sincerely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sincerely. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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