sincerity
noun
sin·cer·i·ty
sin-ˈser-ə-tē 
-ˈsir-,
sən-
: the quality or state of being sincere : honesty of mind : freedom from hypocrisy
Examples of sincerity in a Sentence
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Workplaces can still feel penalty for their sincerity towards inclusivity.
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Simone E. Morris, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
In her creative process, the roots singer prioritizes authenticity and sincerity.
—Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2024
The sincerity and the hard work can’t seem to shepherd these Southern characters into the modest domain of the plausible.
—New York Times, 26 Mar. 2024
Most people appreciate that sincerity over cliché lines (which can come off as generic and even dismissive).
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 18 Mar. 2024
The film, written by Joe Eszterhas, is an uncanny mix of sincerity and cynicism.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2024
There’s a sweet sincerity to the performance, and the audience is enthusiastic and encouraging.
—Jonah Gercke, SPIN, 15 Mar. 2024
These textiles have both a quiet playfulness and deep sincerity.
—Grace Edquist, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2024
Brad Pitt, Ke Huy Quan and Daniel Kaluuya nailed the assignment in recent years, giving speeches that struck an endearing balance of humor and sincerity, but always with a dash of the unexpected.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2024
Simone E. Morris, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
In her creative process, the roots singer prioritizes authenticity and sincerity.
—Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2024
The sincerity and the hard work can’t seem to shepherd these Southern characters into the modest domain of the plausible.
—New York Times, 26 Mar. 2024
Most people appreciate that sincerity over cliché lines (which can come off as generic and even dismissive).
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 18 Mar. 2024
The film, written by Joe Eszterhas, is an uncanny mix of sincerity and cynicism.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2024
There’s a sweet sincerity to the performance, and the audience is enthusiastic and encouraging.
—Jonah Gercke, SPIN, 15 Mar. 2024
These textiles have both a quiet playfulness and deep sincerity.
—Grace Edquist, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2024
Brad Pitt, Ke Huy Quan and Daniel Kaluuya nailed the assignment in recent years, giving speeches that struck an endearing balance of humor and sincerity, but always with a dash of the unexpected.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2024
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“Sincerity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sincerity. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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