In earnest
In earnest adverb - In a serious manner.
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Sedate and in earnest are semantically related. in serious topic. In some cases you can use "Sedate" instead an adjective phrase "In earnest".
Sedate
Sedate adjective - Not joking or playful in mood or manner.
In earnest and sedate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "In earnest" instead an adjective "Sedate".
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Sedate and In earnest. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/in_earnest/sedate
In earnest & Sedate. N.p., 2016. Web. 28 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/in_earnest/sedate>.
Sedate or In earnest. 2016. Accessed July 28, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/in_earnest/sedate.
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