kindness
noun
kind·ness
ˈkīn(d)-nəs 
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.
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Maria hopes people will practice kindness, compassion, and empathy instead of hate.
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Ted Scouten, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Balance kindness with clarity in every promise.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
Since the show’s success, the series has since released a statement urging fans to treat the cast with kindness and respect.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 13 June 2026
On Thursday, the show's official social media accounts shared a statement urging members of the fandom to treat the cast and those close to them with kindness.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
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Ted Scouten, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Balance kindness with clarity in every promise.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
Since the show’s success, the series has since released a statement urging fans to treat the cast with kindness and respect.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 13 June 2026
On Thursday, the show's official social media accounts shared a statement urging members of the fandom to treat the cast and those close to them with kindness.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for kindness
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“Kindness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kindness. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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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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