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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Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
The pair are remembered by the company for their kindness, generosity and support for local organizations such as the Ehloe Hospital, the Chico Police Business Support Team and Chico’s Elk Lodge.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
In the executive arena, clarity isn’t the opposite of kindness but its ultimate form.
—Inga Bielińska, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
In a new children's book, Sotomayor aims to encourage kindness.
—Jon Schlosberg, ABC News, 9 Sep. 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 16 Sep. 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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