Synonyms for in earnest
in earnest

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1. seriously, earnestly, in earnestadverb

   in a serious manner

   "talking earnestly with his son"; "she started studying snakes in earnest"; "a play dealing seriously with the question of divorce"

   Synonyms:
   seriously, earnestly, badly, severely, gravely

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1. Frederick William Robertson:

   This world is given as the prize for the men in earnest and that which is true of this world, is truer still of the world to come.

2. Duane Stanford:

   Pepsi can no longer be satisfied having an also-ran to Coke Zero Sugar, reformulating Pepsi Zero Sugar is a line in the sand that says it’s time to compete in earnest for share in the most important cola segment today.

3. Confucius:

   I am not one who was born in the possession of knowledge I am one who is fond of antiquity, and earnest in seeking it there.

4. Jacob Blake:

   Today's decision is further evidence that our work is not done -- we must work each day in earnest toward a more just, more fair, and more equitable state and country, and to combat the racism experienced by Black Wisconsinites, i hope for peace and justice for Jacob, his family, and the entire Kenosha County community.

5. Ram Madhav:

   There is an earnest eagerness to connect with the Indian leadership, prime Minister Modi has chosen to come in his first year (of office) to China. It shows that the leaders on both sides are seriously attempting to ... bridge the most important challenge between the two countries - the trust deficit.