1
as in benevolent
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
a compassionate person by nature
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2
as in sympathetic
having or showing the capacity for sharing the feelings of another
a compassionate smile made the refugees feel a little better
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as in to pity
to have sympathy for
a gentle soul who could compassionate even the most reprobate of scoundrels and villains
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Recent Examples of compassionate
Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 Dec. 2025
Shanae Turner, who for the past three years has led outreach efforts serving homeless individuals through monthly distributions of hot meals, clothing, toiletries, compassionate conversation and prayer.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Yet while 67% of white people who are eligible for PrEP are on it, only 8% eligible Black people are, often citing lack of access to healthcare or to compassionate healthcare.
—Annalisa Merelli, Quartz, 20 Apr. 2023
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Adjective
Over the next decade, your relationship with your body, your labor, and your purpose evolves in a more intuitive, compassionate direction.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 Dec. 2025
Shanae Turner, who for the past three years has led outreach efforts serving homeless individuals through monthly distributions of hot meals, clothing, toiletries, compassionate conversation and prayer.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
Verb
The solution is to shift from empathy to compassionate accountability: Instead of feeling with the person, focus on walking beside them while holding the line.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Yet while 67% of white people who are eligible for PrEP are on it, only 8% eligible Black people are, often citing lack of access to healthcare or to compassionate healthcare.
—Annalisa Merelli, Quartz, 20 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compassionate
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Sandy Rabins, who led AnimAID efforts to help those in the animation industry affected by the 2025 LA wildfires, will receive the June Foray Award for benevolent impact to the animation community.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
5 Jan. 2026
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Not like a drunk way but like a benevolent alien who couldn’t believe that this planet had donuts.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Jan. 2026
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Andrew begins to feel both sympathetic and longing for Millie and leaves Nina for the maid.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Although its questions framed the scandal with wording sympathetic to Republicans, the survey suggests the GOP sees an opening that could drag down Democrats.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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So horrific were the conditions, Tamimy at times pitied those brought to the hospital.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
22 Dec. 2025
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Raiders may have Geno Smith back, but pity any QB facing a great Texans defense behind LV’s sieve of an O-line.—
Greg Cote
December 18,
Miami Herald,
18 Dec. 2025
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In the past, things had been worked out regarding Billy Gunn appearing at the WWE Hall Of Fame, Bryan Danielson giving kind words in a John Cena tribute show, and Chris Jericho appearing on Steve Austin’s podcast on the WWE Network.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Spirited, political, and deeply kind individuals, the Christos were passionately devoted to their artistic vision.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Eleven finds her way to them, jumping inside the Mind Flayer to destroy Vecna, who’s controlling it from within, while Will fights telepathically from the outside, no longer empathetic or afraid to go toe to toe with his former saboteur.—
Yohana Desta,
Rolling Stone,
4 Jan. 2026
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Her regal stoicism along with her kind, empathetic, reassuring demeanor is the perfect mix that captivates Royal fans globally.—
Janelle Ash , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
1 Jan. 2026
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According to Reuters, Russian authorities demanded the humane treatment and repatriation of the crew members.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Driven by principle, their disruptive actions bent institutions toward more humane and ethical practices – even as the menace adapted to survive.—
Valerie L. Myers,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2026
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The story underscores the complexity of survival versus meaningful survival, and shows how definitive, skilled, empathic communication can shape a family’s choice and experience.—
Emily Boss,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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And his approach to directing is as empathic as his films.—
James Somers,
New Yorker,
6 Nov. 2025
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Some parents carefully vetted and chose thoughtful names to add to the birth certificate, while others undoubtedly may have selected them on a whim or as a result of losing a bet.—
Cooper Worth,
Des Moines Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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Soft, breathable materials and thoughtful construction have made the silhouette way more wearable, offering a happy medium between your comfiest sneakers and your dressiest pumps.—
Nina Derwin,
Glamour,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Compassionate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compassionate. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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