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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Next, Dwight and his hulking bodyguard, Bigfoot, show up at Thresher’s weed farm itself, slinging accusations, which Thresher denies with apparent sincerity.
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Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2024
Generously candid, his humor is rivaled only by his sincerity.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
As the conversation neared its conclusion, Bennani noted that her biggest concern is when storytellers conflate truth with sincerity.
—Carita Rizzo, Variety, 19 Oct. 2024
Gestures and Eye Contact: Frequent eye contact and open gestures indicate engagement, sincerity and trustworthiness.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2024
Generously candid, his humor is rivaled only by his sincerity.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
As the conversation neared its conclusion, Bennani noted that her biggest concern is when storytellers conflate truth with sincerity.
—Carita Rizzo, Variety, 19 Oct. 2024
Gestures and Eye Contact: Frequent eye contact and open gestures indicate engagement, sincerity and trustworthiness.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for sincerity
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“Sincerity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sincerity. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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