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earnestness

[ur-nist-nis] / ˈɜr nɪst nɪs /


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That earnestness was always my favorite element of their work.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

I arrived at Columbia in my 30s with the earnestness of a convert.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

That’s not to say that the movie feels disingenuous; it’s brimming with earnestness, but fervor can be easily mistaken for fanfare.

From Salon • Nov. 7, 2025

He came back to sit at the table, searching my face with an eight-year-old’s earnestness.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson




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