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earnestness

[ur-nist-nis] / ˈɜr nɪst nɪs /


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Colbert often emits sarcasm but in this moment, he let Vuong’s earnestness take the spotlight.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

So far, his low-key earnestness has struck a chord with the British public, with nearly 71% approving of him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 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

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

He spoke with an earnestness that it was hard to gainsay.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie




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