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
Dozens of people shared the post, and most of the public shares showed critical commentary that questioned Hill’s sincerity.
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Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 25 Feb. 2025
Based on Michael Bond’s books, the original movie and especially the sequel stand out for their appeal to all ages — from the children toward whom they’re geared to the abundance of adults who relish their sincerity, humanity and flair.
—Natalia Winkelman, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
These upcoming collections offer symbolic pieces designed to speak to the values of intentional, committed relationships and aim to inspire wearers to approach love with sincerity, fostering meaningful connections in a world where commitment often feels fleeting.
—WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
The movie does excel at toggling between comedy and sincerity, although the two modes are rarely channeled within the same sequences.
—Natalia Winkelman, IndieWire, 27 Jan. 2025
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Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 25 Feb. 2025
Based on Michael Bond’s books, the original movie and especially the sequel stand out for their appeal to all ages — from the children toward whom they’re geared to the abundance of adults who relish their sincerity, humanity and flair.
—Natalia Winkelman, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
These upcoming collections offer symbolic pieces designed to speak to the values of intentional, committed relationships and aim to inspire wearers to approach love with sincerity, fostering meaningful connections in a world where commitment often feels fleeting.
—WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
The movie does excel at toggling between comedy and sincerity, although the two modes are rarely channeled within the same sequences.
—Natalia Winkelman, IndieWire, 27 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sincerity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sincerity
Noun
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Her story is a testament to the power of honesty—both with oneself and with others.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
8 Mar. 2025
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Embrace Radical Transparency At Every Level The undercurrent of the first three strategies is pretty clear: honesty.—
Drew Gerber,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Confidentiality is a crucial part of our work and is essential to protect the integrity of the investigations and to ensure the safety and security of victims, witnesses, and all those with whom the Office interacts.—
Efrat Lachter,
Fox News,
10 Mar. 2025
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These are essential for maintaining the integrity of a public service that millions of Americans depend on.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Implement Feedback Loops In 2025, companies should prioritize the creation of a culture of radical candor through regular, open feedback loops.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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In a clip shared with PEOPLE exclusively, Richard talks about bringing Dr. Frank-N-Furter to life and the significance of the character and his candor.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The dry basics of the case are where Morris and CHAOS flounder a little and cause the documentary to lose the directness of its argument.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Mar. 2025
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Trust that employees value directness over sugarcoating.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This does not impact the reliability of our A220 fleet.—
Kris Van Cleave,
CBS News,
11 Mar. 2025
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This power grab will severely disrupt financial markets by creating deep uncertainty about the reliability of federal contracts, grants, and payments.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Sincerity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sincerity. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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