as in genuine
genuine in feeling
the young soprano retains an unfeigned humility that is surprising, given the critical acclaim she has received
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Recent Examples of unfeigned
His life story is inspiring, and his love of country is as unfeigned as his faith.
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Daniel Foster, National Review, 30 Nov. 2023
Its combination of unfeigned earnestness and irreverent, early-Marvel-era wit can’t help but bring to mind that moment — that other world — when Obama was still president and Hamilton was taking its shot on Broadway.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2023
Jones turns her into a kind of holy fool, the only one asking real questions, the only one with an unfeigned sense of curiosity and beauty.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2023
At one point, Blunt grabs hold of a rope and pauses to beam with unfeigned glee.
—Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 July 2021
Throwback romantics can be ravished by the unparalleled vocal stylings of Lalah Hathaway (Nov. 15, Sony Hall), and millennial audiences will find a patron saint in the unfeigned lyricism of Summer Walker (Dec. 7-8, Terminal 5).
—Briana Younger, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2019
But some of the kids also befriend Hatidze, who, despite the noise and chaos, responds to her new neighbors with a warmth and an openness that feel entirely unfeigned.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2019
Daniel Foster, National Review, 30 Nov. 2023
Its combination of unfeigned earnestness and irreverent, early-Marvel-era wit can’t help but bring to mind that moment — that other world — when Obama was still president and Hamilton was taking its shot on Broadway.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2023
Jones turns her into a kind of holy fool, the only one asking real questions, the only one with an unfeigned sense of curiosity and beauty.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2023
At one point, Blunt grabs hold of a rope and pauses to beam with unfeigned glee.
—Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 July 2021
Throwback romantics can be ravished by the unparalleled vocal stylings of Lalah Hathaway (Nov. 15, Sony Hall), and millennial audiences will find a patron saint in the unfeigned lyricism of Summer Walker (Dec. 7-8, Terminal 5).
—Briana Younger, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2019
But some of the kids also befriend Hatidze, who, despite the noise and chaos, responds to her new neighbors with a warmth and an openness that feel entirely unfeigned.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfeigned
Adjective
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Without further context, the statement feels hollow — lacking both accountability and a genuine acknowledgment of the culture that made the boot iconic.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Is this the genuine cargo or some wiry wisp of a Ringo impersonator?—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Defenders of academic freedom — some of them sincere — have howled that the university is bending the knee to Donald Trump.—
The Editors,
National Review,
25 Mar. 2025
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The deep division is not due to a lack of effort or diligence but rather a sincere adherence to our individual principles and moral convictions.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Some crafted heartfelt pleas to Maezawa, asking him to reconsider.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2025
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The decision was met with gratitude from Selena’s family, who released a heartfelt statement on Instagram.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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There's also the chance that costs rise for items unaffected by tariffs.—
Emily Peck,
Axios,
5 Apr. 2025
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Waiting and seeing Some businesses are still in wait-and-see mode, pushing ahead with hiring plans because many of their customers appear unaffected by the charges.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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