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earnestness

[ur-nist-nis] / ˈɜr nɪst nɪs /


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The group’s aesthetic blends ’90s nostalgia and modern editing tricks, all delivered with a curious blend of camp and earnestness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

The emotional earnestness that would often come through in Reiner’s work first emerged here, making what could have been a run-of-the-mill exercise into something more.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

Heusinger’s James has a seductive earnestness that conceals some shocking character developments.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2025

Over time, however, they found that their partner became more caring when they maintained key traits like earnestness and an affinity for art.

From Slate • Sep. 25, 2025

The earnestness in her voice was persuasive, and on the afternoon of the appointment, after tenth period, Lexie parked her Explorer outside the house on Winslow.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng




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