sincerity
noun
sin·cer·i·ty
sin-ˈser-ə-tē 
-ˈsir-
-ˈsir-
sən-
: the quality or state of being sincere : honesty of mind : freedom from hypocrisy
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Shifting ground Economic and supply chain experts note that the sincerity of Trump's tariff rates remains uncertain, with many expecting them to be lowered based on negotiations between the Trump administration and individual countries.
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Dylan Butts,anniek Bao, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
While men and women exhibit similar frequencies in over-apologizing, the habit can undermine professional authority and dilute the sincerity of genuine apologies.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
But there was a sincerity about it, too, especially with the O'Dessa journey and feeling more like a love story than anything else.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
The rule crafted by Syed, who now runs his own law practice, prevents the department from challenging the sincerity of an officer’s beliefs.
—Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
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Dylan Butts,anniek Bao, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
While men and women exhibit similar frequencies in over-apologizing, the habit can undermine professional authority and dilute the sincerity of genuine apologies.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
But there was a sincerity about it, too, especially with the O'Dessa journey and feeling more like a love story than anything else.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
The rule crafted by Syed, who now runs his own law practice, prevents the department from challenging the sincerity of an officer’s beliefs.
—Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Sincerity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sincerity. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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