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as in kindness
the capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune
because of the bigheartedness of her coworkers, she was able to present the charity with a fat check
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as in generosity
the quality or state of being generous
the commendable bigheartedness of that upscale restaurateur, who uses a portion of her profits to fund a soup kitchen
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bigheartedness
Noun
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His legacy continues to inspire others to lead with kindness, purpose, and authenticity.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025 -
Found in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, Wilbur is described as quirky and in need of patience, stability, and someone willing to earn his trust with treats and kindness.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Brown family is among the wealthiest families in the country, and its generosity over generations has left an undeniable mark on Louisville.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Still, Kozlin says she was overwhelmed by Evelyn’s generosity.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After sharing his story online, commenters expressed sympathy for the boy’s situation, calling his father’s behavior selfish and neglectful.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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For now, at least, the tragic backstories primarily serve as shortcuts to drum up sympathy for these characters.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Sara Shallenberger Brown was a trailblazer for the family in terms of philanthropy.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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In addition, John Arnold has a Forbes philanthropy score of 5 out of 5.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Pasta Whole-grain pasta, including whole wheat pasta, retains more fiber, vitamins like B vitamins, and essential minerals such as iron and magnesium, which support heart health, digestion, and energy.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
29 Oct. 2025
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Now Governor Healey and the homeless industrial complex have set their heart on over-cramming capacity on Redlands Road.—
Lou Murray,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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Boundaries, compassion and emotional clarity are your lifelong teachers.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Unlike a host of seedy managers looking to make a quick buck, Landau had real care and compassion for Springsteen.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Bigheartedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bigheartedness. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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