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as in kindness
an act of kind assistance
self-effacing as well as selfless, he refused all public acknowledgement of his many benevolences to the community
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as in friendship
kindly concern, interest, or support
her benevolence towards her employees was such that she actually let one live in her home temporarily
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as in tenderness
sympathetic concern for the well-being of others
an actress who was admired for her benevolence as for her beauty
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Recent Examples of benevolence
Born into a family with a heritage of church-going, and benevolence, Amy discovered the possibility of a vibrant relationship with Jesus through the hippie days of the Belmont Church in the 1970s…and sang about it.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Juice it all with benevolence and protection.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Nina Sikkersoq Kristoffersen, a Greenlandic activist in Copenhagen, feels that for too long Danes have expected Greenlanders to be grateful for their benevolence while minimizing the ways Denmark benefitted from the island’s natural resources.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026
After April, then fame, then drilling down on your right path, then help, protection, benevolence.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2026
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Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Juice it all with benevolence and protection.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Nina Sikkersoq Kristoffersen, a Greenlandic activist in Copenhagen, feels that for too long Danes have expected Greenlanders to be grateful for their benevolence while minimizing the ways Denmark benefitted from the island’s natural resources.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026
After April, then fame, then drilling down on your right path, then help, protection, benevolence.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for benevolence
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This seemingly random act of kindness is not without strings, as DeMille alludes to working together more in the future.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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Watching together gives parents a chance to support kids in thinking critically about social dynamics and how to respond with kindness and courage.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
5 June 2026
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Fleur and Caroline put innumerable noses out of joint on their paths to creative and intellectual fulfillment; lovers become dejected, friendships are left to go cold, and each woman’s devotion to her work is viewed with resentment and suspicion.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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The show explores middle-age desperation, loneliness and, notably, masculinity and male friendship.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Follow these simple guidelines to season steak the right way, boosting both flavor and tenderness for restaurant-worthy results.—
Laura Manzano,
Martha Stewart,
5 June 2026
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With spare, gripping sentences, Cagnati tells a sobering tale of suffering and tenderness.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Since taking the reins at the RSN in October 2024, Wisnia has done his bit to boost in-game deliveries—the Red Sox closed out last season up 46% in average household ratings—while spearheading an efficiency review that gave way to the relaunch of NESN’s direct-to-consumer service.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2026
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This need for data sovereignty is sparking demand for local data centers in key geographies, which is ultimately driving up the total cost of providing AI services.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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But beginning on February 11, 2022 108 healthy adults from across the United States performed an act of selfless generosity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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He is remembered for his generosity to families in need, and his dedication to giving back to his community.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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In a European women’s football ecosystem that still relies predominantly on the beneficence of men’s football, Kang’s bullishness to put her money where her mouth is naturally entices.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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The four bioethical principles of autonomy, non-maleficence, beneficence and justice, developed by Beauchamp and Childress, provide a framework for this.—
Caroline Petit,
Forbes.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, the resolution calls for humane immigration policies that uphold justice and mercy, strongly rejecting nativism, discrimination and racial or ethnic hostility.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Before he was sentenced, his mother pleaded for mercy.—
Stepheny Price , Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Dedicated users tout their environmental benefits, such as waste reduction, cost-friendliness and potential for symptom management.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Anything and everything is possible and can be achieved with a trademark, down-to-earth friendliness.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Benevolence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benevolence. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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