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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
Gabriel’s billionaire is, in his great benevolence, giving the help a few weeks off in Greece.
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Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, obituaries for women contained more language associated with benevolence and enjoying life’s pleasures.
—Kyle Fiore Law, The Conversation, 8 Dec. 2025
Food insecurity met the generosity of North Texas benevolence.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2025
But their power, knowledge, and benevolence are always limited, whereas God’s are maximal by definition.
—JSTOR Daily, 13 Nov. 2025
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Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, obituaries for women contained more language associated with benevolence and enjoying life’s pleasures.
—Kyle Fiore Law, The Conversation, 8 Dec. 2025
Food insecurity met the generosity of North Texas benevolence.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2025
But their power, knowledge, and benevolence are always limited, whereas God’s are maximal by definition.
—JSTOR Daily, 13 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for benevolence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benevolence
Noun
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If someone fishes for attention, offer praise while naming your need for equal give and take, because harmony grows when kindness and clarity share space.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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Clarity paired with kindness heals misunderstandings faster than silence.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Madeleine, like most elementary school kids, enjoys recess on the playground – a haven where friendships form, independence builds and imaginations run free.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Former Today cohosts Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb recently reunited to reminisce on the highs and lows of their longtime friendship.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Create safety now so tenderness can unfold.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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Use your Instant Pot to cook the chicken to tenderness in no time flat.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Of course, standard service like checking you in, unpacking your luggage, and arranging your room and amenities to your liking is taken care of effortlessly.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Everyone at The Rustic was aware that much of Tech’s football status today is thanks to his generosity.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Feb. 2026
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Honor your worth to protect stability and gentle generosity today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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Moreover, Southern plantation owners carried out a robust propaganda effort to extol the beneficence of their economic system.—
Gerry Lanosga,
The Conversation,
17 Nov. 2025
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Trump’s pardon beneficence has also shone on former House Republicans in Southern California, notably a pair who each once represented parts of the San Diego area.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Four of the wins came via the eight-run mercy rule.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
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The game ended after seven innings on the 10-run mercy rule.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Feb. 2026
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From the reusable water bottles each guest receives upon check-in to their latest venue, the Glasshouse, which is made in part from stone native to the area and is entirely climate-controlled through geothermal heating, eco-friendliness is baked into the brief at Cedar Lakes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Its sustainability efforts go beyond basic nods to eco-friendliness.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Benevolence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benevolence. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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