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as in sincerely
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as in ardently
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Recent Examples of earnestly
Steinbrenner thought about the subject more earnestly in recent months and weeks, speaking with numerous people inside and outside of the Yankees organization.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2025
Taschen, according to one New York dealer, showed up even before the fair opened, to stroll the aisles and earnestly, joyfully thank out-of-town dealers for coming.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Remember how earnestly the players relished the competition?
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2025
The shot was so impressive that the not-easily impressed Northern Irishman earnestly laughed in amazement with his caddie.
—Brody Miller, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2025
Taschen, according to one New York dealer, showed up even before the fair opened, to stroll the aisles and earnestly, joyfully thank out-of-town dealers for coming.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Remember how earnestly the players relished the competition?
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2025
The shot was so impressive that the not-easily impressed Northern Irishman earnestly laughed in amazement with his caddie.
—Brody Miller, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earnestly
Adverb
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Then the joke rounds yet another corner: Wood turns serious again, recalling how sincerely Deon thanked him in the greenroom, shaking his hand firmly and looking him right in the eye.—
Ismail Muhammad,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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More promising behaviors, on the other hand, include sincerely apologizing, owning up to mistakes, or, at the very least, patiently working through your hesitations together.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
18 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Tarot horoscopes simply show the easiest path toward that growth.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Mar. 2025
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For those simply seeking to drink in the unparalleled views of Lake Moomaw’s stunning blue water, a drive along State Route 603, also known as Richardson Gorge Road, is an ideal viewing platform.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Early Diagnosis is Important Dr. Aron shared that the benefit of early diagnosis is to encourage taking preventive measures seriously, such as noise reduction strategies or adjusting medication to prevent further hearing damage.—
Miriam A Knoll,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Ultimately the decision was for O’Brien to seriously reference the fires late in his monologue, rather than at the top.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The silky set-up was delivered by… honestly, who else would to be? Miami is suitably loaded with international stars eager to play alongside Messi.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Address their concerns openly and honestly, highlighting AI as a tool for empowerment, not replacement.—
Puneet Gaur,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Doctors often downplay or fail to thoroughly treat the biological changes that trigger physical, emotional, and social shifts at midlife, and Berry is asking hard questions about why the medical community doesn't adequately address this important stage with patients.—
Alice Park,
TIME,
20 Feb. 2025
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Add vanilla and continue beating on low speed until thoroughly combined, about 30 seconds.—
Amanda Holstein,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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So to have a bright new voice whose platform is maintained with academic rigor, while challenging inflammatory and racist statements feels like a gift that X, frankly, doesn’t deserve.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2025
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The Russians have been treated very badly with respect to the war, and also, frankly, ‘Anora,’ right?—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2025
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As technology evolves, professionals must adapt by continuously upskilling to stay competitive.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Under the initial plan, the ID would be required for boarding flights in the U.S and entering some federal facilities by 2008, but that deadline has been continuously extended amid opposition from states.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Earnestly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earnestly. Accessed 7 Mar. 2025.
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