earnestness
Example Sentences
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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
Mattammal said he’s focused on curriculum, job readiness, data collection and analysis and on promoting innovation, although all the candidates would assert earnestness in these arenas.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Like every other detail here, that implicit complaint is dusty and ossified, and Mr. Williamson’s formerly wised-up dialogue has been supplanted by a grinding earnestness, with everyone constantly asking about one another’s feelings.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026
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
‘Do not speak of such things!’ said Strider quickly, and with surprising earnestness.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
Vocabulary lists containing earnestness
The Devil's Arithmetic
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