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earnestness

[ur-nist-nis] / ˈɜr nɪst nɪs /


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That earnestness was always my favorite element of their work.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

I arrived at Columbia in my 30s with the earnestness of a convert.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The emotional earnestness that would often come through in Reiner’s work first emerged here, making what could have been a run-of-the-mill exercise into something more.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

That’s not to say that the movie feels disingenuous; it’s brimming with earnestness, but fervor can be easily mistaken for fanfare.

From Salon • Nov. 7, 2025

She looked at him, amused by his earnestness.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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