1
as in sincerely
without any attempt to impress by deception or exaggeration
"You look nice," she commented innocently
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2
as in chastely
with purity of thought and deed
very young children approach the world so innocently
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Adverb
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The authors of the Yale study sincerely see themselves as heralds of empirical science, whatever the political ramifications.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2025 -
The back support was there, and as someone who’s five eleven, that was sincerely appreciated.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2025
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Not what others expect, not what looks good on Instagram, but what genuinely lights you up and gives your life meaning.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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But the close associate pushes back on the notion that Bezos has genuinely shifted politically toward Trump.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
20 Mar. 2025
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The New Zealander wants to make grand prix sailing commercially viable, to drag it from being almost purely reliant on the patronage of wealthy individuals to being able to wash its own face.—
Andrew Rice,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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The blast does actual damage, not purely disorienting enemies.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Root veggies, celery, peppers, brassicas, alliums, potatoes, strawberries, and legumes (beans and peas) need at least 12 inches of soil to grow properly.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Mar. 2025
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The superstar recently pushed a new single from the project — one that has been a fan favorite for months — which finally becomes a radio hit now that it’s being pushed properly.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Innocently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innocently. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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