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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
Despite their integral roles in Bruno’s life, Drago and Steve’s inevitable send-offs are missing a sense of sincerity, though the actors do their best with the limited resources.
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Courtney Howard, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
The early days of Odd Future on Tumblr coincided with an internet-wide shift toward sincerity and a kind of emotional transparency.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2024
Connor is a revelation as Romeo, with the gentle sincerity of a golden retriever and the arms of a Navy SEAL.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
Scherzinger also nails the comedy of a camp diva, inhabiting Norma’s delusion and ego without ever losing sight of her sincerity.
—Kathryn Vandervalk, EW.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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Courtney Howard, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
The early days of Odd Future on Tumblr coincided with an internet-wide shift toward sincerity and a kind of emotional transparency.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2024
Connor is a revelation as Romeo, with the gentle sincerity of a golden retriever and the arms of a Navy SEAL.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
Scherzinger also nails the comedy of a camp diva, inhabiting Norma’s delusion and ego without ever losing sight of her sincerity.
—Kathryn Vandervalk, EW.com, 21 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for sincerity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sincerity
Noun
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Social interaction and romance require honesty and integrity.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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However, to expect unconditional honesty and closeness during a first date raises several red flags—and the same goes for expecting it to be returned.Mark Travers, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Jen Easterly, the director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, said the election was peaceful and secure, and that malicious activity had no significant impact on the integrity of the process.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The coalition called on every American to vote and respect the integrity of the democratic process.Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Nov. 2024
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This kind of candor about mental health would have been unthinkable a decade ago.Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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Two, increase candor by encouraging team members to give constant, unvarnished feedback.Ryan Wong, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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Leaders in the field of women’s health have praised her directness and see it as a welcome change from Biden’s wavering stance.The Editors, The New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2024
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Some readers might react to such justifications with skepticism, but Witt’s directness and sincerity are disarming.Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2024
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Other benefits include greater speed and reliability.Anar Mammadov, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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From precise surgical movements to the exploration of distant planets, the Harmonic Drive's genius lies in its simplicity, reliability, and precision.New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Sincerity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sincerity. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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