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earnestness

[ur-nist-nis] / ˈɜr nɪst nɪs /


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Like other Angel releases, this one is made with an old-fashioned earnestness that assumes the audience wants every character trait and plot development indicated as bluntly as possible.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

Our earnestness is what inspired the founding generation to take such great risks in service of a belief.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

And it’s that type of refreshing, radical earnestness that inspires a deeper conversation about the film’s many virtues.

From Salon Jun. 22, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times May 18, 2026

She looked at him, amused by his earnestness.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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