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as in sincerely
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as in ardently
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Recent Examples of earnestly
Introduced as a chance for high-minded singles earnestly seeking lifelong love to find their soulmates, sight unseen, the show has since faced constant controversy, ranging from participants’ complaints about the conditions on set to a handful of alarming lawsuits.
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Judy Berman, TIME, 9 Oct. 2024
The inflated pedantry of his style, all those technical-sounding terms and incantatory clauses in the service of a simple idea, seems practically comic, but Kushner presents it earnestly, without a hint of irony.
—Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
Smith is astonishing as the arrogant Chase, seemingly channeling him, and LaBelle, one of the most exciting young actors to come along in a long time, steadily and earnestly holds the center as a young Lorne, somehow remaining steadfast in his belief that the show will, and must, go on.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 4 Oct. 2024
On her debut, Minaj rapped ferociously and sang earnestly – sometimes in the same song – a combination of skills that, coupled with the sparkly beats of Drew Money, Swizz Beatz, and Pop & Oak, confounded those who encountered her on a vibe closer to The Come Up DVD.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2024
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Judy Berman, TIME, 9 Oct. 2024
The inflated pedantry of his style, all those technical-sounding terms and incantatory clauses in the service of a simple idea, seems practically comic, but Kushner presents it earnestly, without a hint of irony.
—Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
Smith is astonishing as the arrogant Chase, seemingly channeling him, and LaBelle, one of the most exciting young actors to come along in a long time, steadily and earnestly holds the center as a young Lorne, somehow remaining steadfast in his belief that the show will, and must, go on.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 4 Oct. 2024
On her debut, Minaj rapped ferociously and sang earnestly – sometimes in the same song – a combination of skills that, coupled with the sparkly beats of Drew Money, Swizz Beatz, and Pop & Oak, confounded those who encountered her on a vibe closer to The Come Up DVD.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earnestly
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There’s no governing body doing a universal flex test (although that would be sincerely appreciated).Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 11 Oct. 2024
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Speaking totally sincerely, it wasn’t even aimed at anyone.Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 25 Oct. 2024
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Gift cards, too, are simply cash by another name, only restricted to specific stores.Allie Volpe, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024
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Murakami isn’t so much a novelist as a fictional anthologist, collating various monologues delivered by his characters; some of these are riveting narratives in their own right, but many simply serve to explain what’s going on or clumsily advance the plot.Bailey Trela, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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Charles is grieving a wife who died from complications related to Alzheimer’s, and the drama rooted in dementia is one of the things that Charles and the series take most seriously.Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
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For one, online shopping is seriously overwhelming.Lauren Mazzo, SELF, 20 Nov. 2024
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But the episode had a range of reactions to Cavallari's honestly policy this time.Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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And honestly, what better time to do that than during a massive Black Friday sale?Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
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Shake thoroughly to blend the smoky and sweet flavors, then strain the cocktail into a coupe glass.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Tom's said the black substance was located in an area that was hard to reach and prone to moisture, but that it has since thoroughly been cleaned.Ayana Archie, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
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And if people did apply that to life, the world might be a much better place, frankly.Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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Because frankly, about 90% of the AI announcements out there right now fall into the latter category.Raj De Datta, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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This includes looking for new scam compounds globally and continuously disrupting their operations, Meta said.Davey Winder, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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That Black artists are expected to conform and continuously subject themselves to such hostile environments under the guise of participating in community is wholly unfair.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Earnestly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earnestly. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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