How to Use honesty in a Sentence
honesty
noun
- He didn't even have enough honesty to tell me he was leaving.
- She is admired for her kindness and her honesty.
- He demands honesty from everyone who works for him.
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Is that lack of honesty the reason the two of you broke up?
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Elizabeth Wagmeister,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2023
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Though the play is set in the 1950s, a profound honesty sits at the core of the production.
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Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
27 Sep. 2023
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The only way to stop them is through truth and honesty.
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Dallas News,
2 Mar. 2023
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The other part of that equation is the ease and honesty of all the controls.
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Pete Lyons,
Car and Driver,
26 Mar. 2023
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Ed took his king and — perhaps with an air of frank and open honesty — led the eight of clubs.
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Frank Stewart,
The Mercury News,
2 Jan. 2024
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The fan base needed to hear the frustration and raw honesty.
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Bryce Miller,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Oct. 2023
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Once again, Kirsten was concerned about Julio's lack of honesty with his mom.
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Erin Clack,
Peoplemag,
25 July 2023
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But Tanya heard a joy and honesty in his voice that instantly drew her to him.
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Nancy Kruh,
Peoplemag,
26 Jan. 2024
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Meryl Streep would kill to achieve the honesty of the mirror scene where Julie fights tears while making up her face.
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Armond White,
National Review,
8 Feb. 2023
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In the comments, many hailed her honesty and attempt to raise awareness of the disease.
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Jennifer Hassan,
Washington Post,
6 Mar. 2023
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There’s a line in A Thousand And One that will bowl you over with recognition and honesty.
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Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
refinery29.com,
5 Apr. 2023
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But Harry was always good for honesty, strength, and a laugh.
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Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2023
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And although one of Patrick’s gifts to us is her honesty, at times the book felt repetitive and too one-note.
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Steven Petrow,
Washington Post,
14 May 2023
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The Snows displayed a steady stream of optimism and honesty about their home life, both the highs and the lows, through their public posts.
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Sopan Deb,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2023
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All of us were drawn to the authenticity of the script and its honesty and rawness.
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Pamela McClintock,
The Hollywood Reporter,
9 Sep. 2023
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Their friendship, thanks to the honesty of the performances, plays as genuine.
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Bill Goodykoontz,
The Arizona Republic,
20 Feb. 2023
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Her voice as a writer burns with the honesty of her songwriting.
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R.p. McGuinness,
SPIN,
15 Dec. 2023
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Green flags are go-ahead signs (honesty, owning floss).
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Callie Holtermann,
New York Times,
7 June 2023
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But that’s a brutal kind of honesty, the kind that requires a bigger-picture view.
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Bill Goodykoontz,
The Arizona Republic,
16 Apr. 2023
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This man gave me no reason to not trust in his honesty and his intentions.
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Joelle Goldstein,
Peoplemag,
14 Apr. 2023
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It’s been very captivating about the honesty in the Gotye song.
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Michelle Guerrero,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2023
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It has been widely praised for its honesty and insight.
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Keely Cat-Wells,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2023
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Themes of the movie include friendship, teamwork and the importance of honesty.
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Common Sense Media,
Washington Post,
28 July 2023
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The filming was kept short, under 10 minutes, in order to ensure the honesty of his tears.
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Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Dec. 2023
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To not care about optics and instead invest in honesty.
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Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
2 Jan. 2024
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But the director never makes fun of the openness and honesty in these two men’s conversations, which are the heart of the film.
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David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2024
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In all honesty, the answer though is, this is a passionate fanbase.
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Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 2023
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