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as in sincerely
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as in ardently
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Recent Examples of earnestly
The project, inspired by Becky's Mexican roots and the death of her grandfather Miguel, bursts with emotive lyrics that earnestly capture the euphoria and agony of all-consuming love.
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Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Johnson conceded his own hesitation to get tested in the past, but earnestly told me it can be done nowadays with a blood test.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Even as his faculties worsen and his speech slurs, the earnestly funny dressings down continue to impressive and unsettling effect.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Sep. 2024
For all the joshing, the actors spoke earnestly about working on one of HBO’s flagship series.
—Sean Piccoli, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2024
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Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Johnson conceded his own hesitation to get tested in the past, but earnestly told me it can be done nowadays with a blood test.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Even as his faculties worsen and his speech slurs, the earnestly funny dressings down continue to impressive and unsettling effect.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Sep. 2024
For all the joshing, the actors spoke earnestly about working on one of HBO’s flagship series.
—Sean Piccoli, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earnestly
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When faced with perspectives and opinions that run counter to their own, nonprofit leaders should consider them with the most charitable interpretation—not as a personal attack or a moral transgression, but something the opposing side sincerely believes.Shaun Carver, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Another source close to a younger first-team player says Maresca has spoken clearly and sincerely to the squad since the beginning.Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Higgins lined up on the opposite side of Chase and simply ran a fade route.Ted Nguyen, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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However, simply selling underperforming investments solely because their value decreases isn’t always the best course of action.Fred Hubler, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Then, more recently, a person in Louisiana became seriously ill with H5N1 after exposure to a backyard flock.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Simone Biles takes her WAGS game day style seriously while supporting husband Jonathan Owens.Angel Saunders, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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This ensures that risks are priced in honestly rather than hidden beneath layers of financial engineering.Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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So to be able to work with directors who are at the top of their game right now, and being able to play these characters that are so disparate, is a dream come true for me, honestly.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Use Equipment Efficiently To maximize value, regularly maintain the equipment and train employees thoroughly.Chris Scharman, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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After thoroughly dismantling the 49ers on Sunday Night Football in Week 13, Bills quarterback Josh Allen talked openly about their goal of obtaining the AFC’s top seed.Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Maybe City will dip into the transfer market to find some more disruptive — and frankly, more mobile — attacking midfield players, but at the moment, much of their approach play is easily containable and in front of the opposition defence.Michael Cox, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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There are almost no redeeming qualities about The Rings Of Power’s second season outside of a few strong performances from actors who frankly deserve much better scripts.Erik Kain, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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And like the person who keeps rejoining the gym, companies must continuously recommit to data health.Sarah Elk, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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In a world where technology continuously blurs the lines between virtual and real, Verstappen is at the forefront of promoting sim racing as a credible platform that can launch careers in real-world racing.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Earnestly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earnestly. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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