genuine

Example Sentences

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"The Jewish community will want to see a genuine remorse and change before believing that the appropriate place to test this sincerity is on the main stage at the Wireless Festival," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

It was as distasteful a segment as you’d expect from “Update,” yet also somehow straddled the line between wallowing in the scandal and mining some genuine laughs out of it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Videos, interviews and social media posts discussing the moment have circulated widely, with reactions ranging from mockery to genuine curiosity.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Despite a season to forget in the league, there is genuine excitement about their best run in the competition for 72 years.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

She shook her head and gave a smile that didn’t seem genuine to Nathan.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young