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
In psychologically safe environments, for instance, leaders model intellectual humility and leadership competency by inviting dissent, acknowledging uncertainty and rewarding sincerity, even when their ideas can be challenged.
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Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
The Primera Plana strips are also the ones in which Quino teaches his readers what to expect from Mafalda: a sui generis mix of slapstick (Mafalda switching out her dad’s toothpaste for paint or building a cardboard-box rocket powered by his soda siphon), sincerity and protest.
—Lily Meyer, The Dial, 20 May 2025
But the balance between sincerity and satire doesn’t work, and the number doesn’t go anywhere.
—Barry Levitt, Vulture, 12 May 2025
Known for her sincerity and unbreakable connection with her fans, Karol G aims to show her most human side in this project.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 7 May 2025
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Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
The Primera Plana strips are also the ones in which Quino teaches his readers what to expect from Mafalda: a sui generis mix of slapstick (Mafalda switching out her dad’s toothpaste for paint or building a cardboard-box rocket powered by his soda siphon), sincerity and protest.
—Lily Meyer, The Dial, 20 May 2025
But the balance between sincerity and satire doesn’t work, and the number doesn’t go anywhere.
—Barry Levitt, Vulture, 12 May 2025
Known for her sincerity and unbreakable connection with her fans, Karol G aims to show her most human side in this project.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sincerity
Noun
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His writing stands out for its honesty and authenticity, offering a vivid, personal chronicle of a transformative era.—
Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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Instead, aim to create a space where all questions are welcome, curiosity is met with calm, and honesty is part of everyday life.—
Kelsey Mora,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Yes—but only for those willing to lead with foresight and integrity.—
Kumar Abhishek Narayan,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Even here, in an election with no clause for character, integrity and sportsmanship, Bonds couldn’t amass three-quarters of the vote.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
Noun
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But Ramsey is quick to reframe the fatigue, not to save face, but out of candor.—
Peyton Dix,
Them.,
27 May 2025
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The book is a must-read for anyone who cares about the restaurant scene of the last 40 years — or just wants to hear a worldy raconteur tell the story of an epic life, full of feuds and ups and downs, with brutal candor.—
Sean Woods,
Rolling Stone,
24 May 2025
Noun
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This, along with Stoke’s physicality and directness, gave them a point of difference — something nobody else had.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Communicate Without Fear – Embrace transparency, directness and empathy.—
Russell P. Reeder,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In units where reliability is the most important, for example, consider keeping power centralized.—
Stephanie Dillon,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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The issue has baffled users and raised concerns about the reliability of the tool that's been integrated into workplaces, schools, and government offices across the globe.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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“Sincerity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sincerity. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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