genuinely
Example Sentences
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“One day I was in the mall, and I was just genuinely nice to someone,” Wilkinson recalls of their initial introduction.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
Efforts to wring laughs out of a genuinely awful situation yield only a few uncomfortable chuckles, such as when Charlie and Emma strike some warmup poses for a wedding photographer during an impromptu session.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
Service was polished, the vibe felt spot-on, and yes, everything was genuinely excellent.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
"I genuinely didn't think there was anything left to surprise me in the death service world," said Hughes.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
It was a strange question, but the woman seemed genuinely concerned.
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
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