as in kindness
sympathetic concern for the well-being of others
the unfailing compassionateness of the staff at the hospice
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Noun
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His ability to uplift others, share kindness, and spread joy will forever remain in our memories.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
23 Aug. 2025 -
Hendricks, the longtime Cub and 2016 World Series champion who’s now pitching for the Los Angeles Angels, instantly recognized Sandberg’s modesty and kindness.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
23 Aug. 2025
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Venus in Cancer wants tenderness, but the influence of Aries triggers impatience and a yearning for faster results.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Stewed to fall-apart-at-the-touch-of-a-fork tenderness in a bright tomato sauce, the meatballs are covered with a decadent blanket of provolone and a shower of Parmesan.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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“Compassionateness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compassionateness. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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