earnest
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But the earnest academic inquiry that has long animated the conference could still be found inside the convention center.
Down the steps stands an oversize candle—what otherwise would have been a cheerful decoration now an earnest memorial.
Basking in a post-breakup glow, Sudan Archives’ new sound is as carefree and earnest as the way of life she’s cultivating.
From Los Angeles Times
This action inspires lovely, shimmering visuals of delicate luminescence, but Mr. Cameron’s references to becoming one with the environment would make the most earnest hippie folk singer blush.
Butler was intrigued, but had to wait for the script before he could work on the music in earnest.
From Los Angeles Times
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