earnestness
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Throughout the interview, both sides seem genuinely fascinated by the conversation they are having — the earnestness of their encounter lends it an unexpectedly comedic tone at times.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
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
Most of us had heard a version of the address too many times before, and he droned on, killing time with his well-rehearsed nod toward earnestness.
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
Vocabulary lists containing earnestness
The Devil's Arithmetic
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