genuinely

Example Sentences

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He began to genuinely like his characters, fusty and outdated as many of them were.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“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

Service was polished, the vibe felt spot-on, and yes, everything was genuinely excellent.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Jordan says, “That’s a sort of impact that I genuinely did not see coming.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

As for Kelton, I expect him to have a snotty comeback, but instead he just stands there, genuinely thrown by my comment.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman