as in genuine
genuine in feeling
the young soprano retains an unfeigned humility that is surprising, given the critical acclaim she has received
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Recent Examples of unfeigned
His life story is inspiring, and his love of country is as unfeigned as his faith.
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Daniel Foster, National Review, 30 Nov. 2023
Its combination of unfeigned earnestness and irreverent, early-Marvel-era wit can’t help but bring to mind that moment — that other world — when Obama was still president and Hamilton was taking its shot on Broadway.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2023
Jones turns her into a kind of holy fool, the only one asking real questions, the only one with an unfeigned sense of curiosity and beauty.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2023
At one point, Blunt grabs hold of a rope and pauses to beam with unfeigned glee.
—Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 July 2021
Throwback romantics can be ravished by the unparalleled vocal stylings of Lalah Hathaway (Nov. 15, Sony Hall), and millennial audiences will find a patron saint in the unfeigned lyricism of Summer Walker (Dec. 7-8, Terminal 5).
—Briana Younger, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2019
But some of the kids also befriend Hatidze, who, despite the noise and chaos, responds to her new neighbors with a warmth and an openness that feel entirely unfeigned.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2019
Daniel Foster, National Review, 30 Nov. 2023
Its combination of unfeigned earnestness and irreverent, early-Marvel-era wit can’t help but bring to mind that moment — that other world — when Obama was still president and Hamilton was taking its shot on Broadway.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2023
Jones turns her into a kind of holy fool, the only one asking real questions, the only one with an unfeigned sense of curiosity and beauty.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2023
At one point, Blunt grabs hold of a rope and pauses to beam with unfeigned glee.
—Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 July 2021
Throwback romantics can be ravished by the unparalleled vocal stylings of Lalah Hathaway (Nov. 15, Sony Hall), and millennial audiences will find a patron saint in the unfeigned lyricism of Summer Walker (Dec. 7-8, Terminal 5).
—Briana Younger, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2019
But some of the kids also befriend Hatidze, who, despite the noise and chaos, responds to her new neighbors with a warmth and an openness that feel entirely unfeigned.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfeigned
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Modernization should be driven by genuine needs, not trends.Siddharth Gawshinde, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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But 47 has navigated those waters better than most, delivering some genuine interpersonal conflict and elevating a handful of satisfyingly devious characters including the initially hapless Andy Rueda and Keyser Söze-ian corporate lawyer Genevieve Mushaluk.Joe Reid, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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Skeleton Crew hit a bit of a slump last week with a fourth episode that nailed the sincere exchanges between characters, but not much else.Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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The former ruling family, widely condemned over the president’s use of chemical weapons against his own civilians, have been portrayed as sincere sweethearts.Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
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Video mashups of barbers transforming their male clients with man units have racked up millions of views and sparked spirited commentary online, where men share heartfelt testimonies on how losing their hair rattled their confidence.Martine Thompson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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This heartfelt and charming road movie will connect to audiences worldwide.Leo Barraclough, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
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This ensures that day-to-day administration and critical state functions remain unaffected.David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Phoenix police said in an 11:15 p.m. post on X, formerly Twitter, that Sky Harbor operations later resumed and flights were unaffected by the shooting investigation.Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 26 Dec. 2024
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