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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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By Carol McCloud, Illustrated by David Messing Summary: This book explains clearly and simply how everyone has an invisible bucket that can be filled through small acts of kindness or emptied by acts of thoughtlessness or cruelty.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025 -
Please advise me how to navigate this tricky territory with respect and kindness.—
Judith Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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Such a life of snippets from childhood to young adulthood shows the initial foundation of a journey driven by great wine and fantastic food, shared in an atmosphere of generosity and wonderment.—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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His integrity and generosity of spirit touched everyone who had the privilege to work with him.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
5 June 2025
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Infused with equal parts outrage and sympathy, the song is a must-listen in these trying times.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
30 May 2025
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There was little sympathy for the congressman’s words among the 100 or so protesters who turned out for the news conference held at the bottom of the building’s west steps.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
29 May 2025
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Breaking The Power Imbalance The lingering colonial mindset in philanthropy plays out not just in funding flows but in who holds power.—
Victoria Philips,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Their philanthropy goes beyond signing checks, with Sandra Berman in particular serving on multiple boards that reflect her interests, from health care to the arts to education.—
Jean Marbella,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
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Leadership wisdom is a combination of head, hunch and heart.—
Gregory Stebbins,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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These young people offer me their time and their hearts on some level.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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Each of us can use the next six months working on our own heart, praying for a heart that is filled with compassion and love.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Balancing business needs with compassion for people is critical to preserving trust and morale through a difficult transition, for both employees who are retained and also for those impacted by layoffs.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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“Bigheartedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bigheartedness. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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