earnest

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

“We think the inventory will grow as drilling continues in earnest, especially at the underground deposits,” Hissey says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 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

Boaz’s face had begun to throb in earnest, and he could only kind of breathe out of his nose.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny