as in sincerely
without any attempt to impress by deception or exaggeration
guilelessly revealed that she had worked as a navy pilot before becoming a writer
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Adverb
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And then there’s Hanse, who sincerely assumed he was brought on to be the preserver of tradition.—
Brody Miller, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
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It certainly can be deployed sincerely, yet it’s almost always accompanied by a good-natured, perhaps slightly exasperated, shake of the head.—
Adverb
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The reaction to her performance from commentators online ranged from bemusement to ridicule, with some observers stating that her opportunity would have come at the expense of a genuinely professional player.—
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All are lightweight, smell great, and genuinely help rehydrate the scalp, with recommendations informed by expert input and months of testing.—
Adverb
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Combs says another reason younger generations are so susceptible to this is because they were raised in households where money was rarely openly discussed, leaving them ill-equipped to ask direct financial questions or understand whether they’re financially aligned with their partner early on.—
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Activists and Iranians in the country are painting a different picture, saying security forces are openly brandishing military rifles and shooting civilians.—
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“Guilelessly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guilelessly. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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