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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These companies show that kindness and innovation go hand in hand.
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Nav Thethi, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
While the internet isn't necessarily known for its joy and kindness, Wylie has been blown away by the response since sharing the video on TikTok.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
The sentiment echoes what many others express — that the friend is taking advantage of kindness rather than working to improve her situation.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
His acts of kindness and caring was his gift of Aloha to friends and strangers alike.
—Staff, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2025
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Nav Thethi, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
While the internet isn't necessarily known for its joy and kindness, Wylie has been blown away by the response since sharing the video on TikTok.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
The sentiment echoes what many others express — that the friend is taking advantage of kindness rather than working to improve her situation.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
His acts of kindness and caring was his gift of Aloha to friends and strangers alike.
—Staff, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2025
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 21 Aug. 2025.
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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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