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earnestness

[ur-nist-nis] / ˈɜr nɪst nɪs /


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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

So far, his low-key earnestness has struck a chord with the British public, with nearly 71% approving of him.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 11, 2026

Like every other detail here, that implicit complaint is dusty and ossified, and Mr. Williamson’s formerly wised-up dialogue has been supplanted by a grinding earnestness, with everyone constantly asking about one another’s feelings.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 26, 2026

She would miss Gid and her pinch-faced earnestness, yes, and Hasina too, with her wicked laugh and reckless clowning around.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini




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