sincerity
noun
sin·cer·i·ty
sin-ˈser-ə-tē 
-ˈsir-
-ˈsir-
sən-
: the quality or state of being sincere : honesty of mind : freedom from hypocrisy
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The sincerity of this aim can sometimes run counter to the sharp, excruciatingly realistic satire that’s previously been the show’s bailiwick, and sometimes still is.
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Alison Herman, Variety, 22 Mar. 2026
The program felt unruly, bouncing between satire, sincerity and outright extravaganza.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
In messaging that fired up the rank-and-file, leaders stressed their sincerity, their cause and their unity.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
The comedy lies in the unwavering sincerity with which every ridiculous twist is treated, from one-night stands with a cuy fighter and multiple fires to violent abductions and a heartbroken lover riding her motorcycle off a cliff.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
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Alison Herman, Variety, 22 Mar. 2026
The program felt unruly, bouncing between satire, sincerity and outright extravaganza.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
In messaging that fired up the rank-and-file, leaders stressed their sincerity, their cause and their unity.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
The comedy lies in the unwavering sincerity with which every ridiculous twist is treated, from one-night stands with a cuy fighter and multiple fires to violent abductions and a heartbroken lover riding her motorcycle off a cliff.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Sincerity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sincerity. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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