as in genuinely
without any attempt to impress by deception or exaggeration
thanked them sincerely for their help
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Recent Examples of sincerely
But the few times they’re forced to play their hurt feelings sincerely are as forced as the moment when Grace zips her gory wedding gown back on before it’s even been washed.
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Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
My favorite part of the documentary is the first half, which really feels more sincerely like Our Brother, Hillel.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 15 Mar. 2026
Melania is so kind, generous, thoughtful and so sincerely caring.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
The back support was there, and as someone who’s five eleven, that was sincerely appreciated.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2026
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Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
My favorite part of the documentary is the first half, which really feels more sincerely like Our Brother, Hillel.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 15 Mar. 2026
Melania is so kind, generous, thoughtful and so sincerely caring.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
The back support was there, and as someone who’s five eleven, that was sincerely appreciated.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sincerely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sincerely
Adverb
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The gains were driven by a healthier mix of genuinely new customers coming in and fewer existing ones walking out.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The combination of a well-mannered dog and a genuinely kind stranger created a feel-good moment that viewers kept sharing and commenting on.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The practice has surged in popularity as celebrities and pro athletes openly share their routines.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Even commentators who are openly critical have begun to borrow the same phrasing, the same rhythm, the same constant escalation.—
Atom Ariola,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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And honestly, what would accountability even look like?—
Louis Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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But honestly, would anyone really notice if KEIB dropped talk?—
Richard Wagoner,
Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Educators are no longer naively wondering if students will use generative AI to do their homework for them.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Many Marylanders naively believed BGE was simply doing the community a favor.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Some of the most beautiful nights of my life have been spent under the stars watching a meteor shower, comet or simply a dazzling Milky Way.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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If tension rises, restate your point simply.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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His poise in the pocket, naturally calm feet and throwing process are all beyond his years.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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And naturally, Anthony Bourdain made his own pilgrimage, offering his approval like a secular blessing.—
Jimmy Jellinek,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Sincerely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sincerely. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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