as in honesty
the act or fact of being honest or direct
His sincerity and loyalty made him a good friend.
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Recent Examples of sincerity
But in What Does That Nature Say to You, Hong takes a hard look at the artistic pursuit and at sincerity in relationships, with a seemingly straightforward story that has a bit of a sting in its tail.
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Nicolas Rapold, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
That’s been evident for a few weeks, but even Wells questioned Boone’s sincerity when the manager first approached him with the idea of batting first.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025
Bali observes Nyepi with absolute sincerity as even the island’s airport shuts down.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Carnegie is convinced that sincerity is as easily willed as a ready smile and a memory for names.
—Ann Hulbert, Harper's Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
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Nicolas Rapold, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
That’s been evident for a few weeks, but even Wells questioned Boone’s sincerity when the manager first approached him with the idea of batting first.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025
Bali observes Nyepi with absolute sincerity as even the island’s airport shuts down.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Carnegie is convinced that sincerity is as easily willed as a ready smile and a memory for names.
—Ann Hulbert, Harper's Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sincerity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sincerity
Noun
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These core values must be upheld with honesty, conviction, and consistency.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Reddit Reacts Reddit users were quick to empathize with the original poster, with many encouraging honesty.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Led by long-time area residents Nick Barela and Brooks Mosier, KC Property Group was founded on integrity, fairness, and a sense of community.—
KC Property Group,
Kansas City Star,
13 Apr. 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Janet B. Carson,
Arkansas Online,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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What one person sees as helpful candor, another might experience as harsh criticism.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Edgar’s legacy of courage, candor and stewardship deserves our gratitude.—
John T. Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
31 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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Customer experience also helps with increasing trust and reliability.—
Janita Pannu,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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How utilities choose which power source to invest in depends in large part on two key aspects: price and reliability.—
Erin Baker,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Sincerity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sincerity. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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