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
That doesn’t mean all accommodations are unnecessary or that some kids don’t sincerely benefit from a system that adapts to their needs.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
In criticizing how some Republicans reacted to Charlie Kirk's death, Jimmy Kimmel alleged that conservatives were using Kirk's assassination for political advantage rather than mourning the conservative activist sincerely.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
How to rebuild trust in a relationship The first steps to rebuilding trust in a relationship, Prabhu says, is for the partner who was hurt to express their pain to the partner who hurt them, and for the partner who hurt them to sincerely acknowledge and validate the hurt partner's feelings.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Miller sincerely believes there’s a game for everyone.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
In criticizing how some Republicans reacted to Charlie Kirk's death, Jimmy Kimmel alleged that conservatives were using Kirk's assassination for political advantage rather than mourning the conservative activist sincerely.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
How to rebuild trust in a relationship The first steps to rebuilding trust in a relationship, Prabhu says, is for the partner who was hurt to express their pain to the partner who hurt them, and for the partner who hurt them to sincerely acknowledge and validate the hurt partner's feelings.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Miller sincerely believes there’s a game for everyone.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sincerely
Adverb
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Yet on no issue did a majority of Americans believe either party genuinely wants those outcomes for them, reflecting broad and growing distrust in both sides.—
Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
29 Oct. 2025
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If the title track shows our powerful side, this song captures the vibe of us genuinely having fun together — listeners will naturally enjoy it.—
Billboard Korea,
Billboard,
29 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Parents should discuss digital safety openly.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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That tension brings the conversation back to Mamdani, whose campaign, Piker argues, has tested those boundaries more openly than most.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Just kidding - but honestly not sold on him being the best player on a championship caliber team.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
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Many of Macy’s interactions have the quality of alternately pushing and easing up—expressing herself honestly and then knowing when to cool off.—
Alex Kotlowitz,
The Atlantic,
29 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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To believe otherwise is to divert one’s gaze, naively, hoping others will manage the problem, keeping it from your doorstep — in defiance of the medicine and simple math.—
Eric Snoey,
Mercury News,
21 Oct. 2025
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When the frame shifts up and over the reservoir’s edge, Copco 1 appears as a concrete colossus, standing sentry over the river naively burbling below.—
Anne Reeve,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Partain simply took over in set three with eight kills to set the stage for a dominant fourth set.—
Tim Meehan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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In this view, the issue is simply that an action was picked that failed to maximize the specified objective.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Bronax Road Runner Sneakers The Bronax Road Runner sneakers are perhaps best known for their wide toe box, providing plenty of room for toes to move and splay naturally.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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Anticipating and preparing for war leads quite naturally to accepting its inevitability.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Sincerely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sincerely. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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