1
as in genuine
genuine in feeling
she offered a sincere apology for her angry outburst
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as in honest
free from any intent to deceive or impress others
done out of a sincere desire to help others
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Recent Examples of sincere
Most people who hold luxury beliefs are sincere.
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Rob Henderson,
Washington Post,
21 June 2026
Our sincere hope is that all who are grieving will feel God’s presence and comfort.
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David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
In a contract summary, the DGA said that the limit is intended to preserve directors’ jobs, but is not meant to constrain opportunities for those with a sincere interest in becoming directors.
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Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Here, the director’s mask of benevolence, however sincere, feels thinner and more transparent than ever.
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Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for sincere
Rob Henderson,
Washington Post,
21 June 2026
Our sincere hope is that all who are grieving will feel God’s presence and comfort.
—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
In a contract summary, the DGA said that the limit is intended to preserve directors’ jobs, but is not meant to constrain opportunities for those with a sincere interest in becoming directors.
—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Here, the director’s mask of benevolence, however sincere, feels thinner and more transparent than ever.
—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for sincere
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sincere
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The family of a 26-year-old man who was shot and killed in Fort Worth last week remembers his bright smile and genuine laugh.
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The film, based on Thomas Perry’s novel Strip, wears its influences — ranging from Elmore Leonard to Carl Hiaasen to Quentin Tarantino — heavily, without the genuine wit of many of its predecessors.
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September 23 – October 22 Where can balance invite honest progress?
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Let’s be honest, flip-flops aren’t known for their support—but somehow, these under-$20 sandals have racked up hundreds of five-star reviews raving about their comfort.
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Marking the return of Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev to Cannes after a nine-year absence, Minotaur received a heartfelt 10-minute standing ovation after its premiere and is widely expected to become one of the 2027 Oscar contenders.
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Pisces February 19 – March 20 Insight arrives through a heartfelt creative turn.
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Undergraduate lending is largely unaffected.
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While iPhones remain unaffected for now, industry analysts like Tarun Pathak suggest this move reflects a broader shift in consumer electronics pricing.
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This was a performer whose sense of self-worth, depending on the day, ranged from unfeigned humility to desperate insecurity to full-on self-loathing.
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His life story is inspiring, and his love of country is as unfeigned as his faith.
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As for the volunteers, the goal is simple—help someone stay safe before the heat turns into an emergency.
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Evidence for at-home tools is thinner than for professional manual drainage, but the simplest options can offer mild circulation and surface-lymph support at a low price.
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From viral Aldi Finds to tried-and-true products shoppers love to tell their friends about, people love the thrill of discovering something new here.
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That rugged access is part of the appeal for buyers seeking a true escape rather than a weekend cabin with neighbors in sight.
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All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
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That law predates the much wider United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which took effect in 1994, giving ships the right of innocent passage through any country's territorial waters without paying a fee.
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“Sincere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sincere. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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