1
as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
a benignant understanding of the daily struggles of the economically disadvantaged
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2
as in favorable
promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being
firmly believes that religion is a benignant force in society
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for benignant
Adjective
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Talk through what’s bothering you to gain a compassionate perspective.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025 -
Advertisement Del Toro, on the other hand, portrays the Creature as a far more empathetic and compassionate figure.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Begin mapping out the end of the season, identifying favorable matchups to exploit.—
Andy Behrens,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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The orders come at a literal higher cost, but until POKS can establish partnerships with more favorable retailers, Amazon is its best and only option.—
Mara Weinraub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The short war in Cuba gained the United States the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico; turned the nation into a Pacific power; and created beliefs that America was a stern yet benevolent country tasked by Destiny to enforce peace and bring prosperity to the world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
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Since that time, says Paine, even those fortunate enough to live under benevolent rule have seldom been more than one generation away from yet another dreadful monarch.—
Matthew Redmond,
The Conversation,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While the two companies have not had a commercial relationship in recent years, both Netflix and AMC are intrigued by the mutually beneficial opportunities that could arise from this and future collaborations.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
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Hiking With Dogs Walking your dogs and taking them on hikes has been proven to be beneficial for both owners and canines by improving mental and physical health.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Jennifer Lawrence has the kind spirit of an expert hostess — just not the pantry.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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The police were kind, the majority of them were polite, as individuals.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Lessons from history are helpful here.—
Rob Thomas,
Fortune,
19 Oct. 2025
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This may be helpful for people who are not healthy enough for major surgery.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Klan hit its highest membership in 1924 in part due to a sympathetic governor and legislature, according to IHS.—
Joe Mutascio,
IndyStar,
17 Oct. 2025
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From patriarch Randolph onward, the Murdaughs are not a sympathetic group.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Running back Chase Brown had his best game of the year on the ground, rushing for 108 yards on just 11 carries against the Pittsburgh defense.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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Arkansas’ best offense in a decade is being wasted by a defense that is shaping up to be one of the worst in program history.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Benignant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benignant. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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