kindness
noun
kind·ness
ˈkīn(d)-nəs 
Synonyms
Examples of kindness in a Sentence
We thanked her for her many kindnesses.
You would be doing me a great kindness if you agreed to help.
Recent Examples on the Web
Moran was a foundational guide in the interfaith community coming together, using his kindness as a service to others, Swinford added.
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Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 26 Apr. 2024
Daphne maintains throughout the book that Petra is genuinely a nice person and is not faking her kindness.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 24 Apr. 2024
Bunnie Xo wants people to treat her husband, Jelly Roll, with more kindness online.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
Aloha — a term that holds the concepts of kindness, unity, and patience — is so central to Hawaiian identity that it’s written into the state’s laws.
—Christine Sarkis, USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
Beda said he was struck by the kindness shown at the immigration center in Yuma, too.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 21 Apr. 2024
Communication and an act of kindness will open doors and encourage personal growth and happiness.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2024
Moultrie hopes that the book will help school-age children better understand autism and extend more kindness to neurodivergent classmates.
—Essence, 17 Apr. 2024
Campers will learn kindness and community through cultural music, dance and nature activities like Brazilian capoeira, West African hand drumming, Cuban rhythm and dance, body percussion, storytelling and hiking.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 26 Apr. 2024
Daphne maintains throughout the book that Petra is genuinely a nice person and is not faking her kindness.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 24 Apr. 2024
Bunnie Xo wants people to treat her husband, Jelly Roll, with more kindness online.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
Aloha — a term that holds the concepts of kindness, unity, and patience — is so central to Hawaiian identity that it’s written into the state’s laws.
—Christine Sarkis, USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
Beda said he was struck by the kindness shown at the immigration center in Yuma, too.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 21 Apr. 2024
Communication and an act of kindness will open doors and encourage personal growth and happiness.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2024
Moultrie hopes that the book will help school-age children better understand autism and extend more kindness to neurodivergent classmates.
—Essence, 17 Apr. 2024
Campers will learn kindness and community through cultural music, dance and nature activities like Brazilian capoeira, West African hand drumming, Cuban rhythm and dance, body percussion, storytelling and hiking.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Kindness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kindness. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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kindness
noun
kind·ness
ˈkīn(d)-nəs
1
: a kind deed : favor
returned his kindness
2
: the quality or state of being kind
treat others with kindness
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