earnest

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There was a youthful, rock ‘n’ roll vibe to the proceedings that was punk in quality but earnest in its quest to be seen.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Byrne has always had a knack for marrying camp with earnest determination, as though she’s keenly aware of how often the two intersect in everyday life.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

"I do believe that he's a very earnest, sound person," Martin said when Trump criticized Starmer for failing to help on Iran.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

"I got it wrong. I felt that was where we were," he told MPs, adding that "things drop away" over Christmas and New Year, but work was now under way "in earnest".

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

“I want to learn,” she said in earnest.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray