as in kindness
the quality of having a generally kind and agreeable manner
The students quickly learned that despite their new teacher's gentleness, good grades had to be earned through hard work.
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Recent Examples of gentleness
Every movement Edith makes is precise, careful and filled with infinite gentleness.
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Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
For eye makeup removers, gentleness is key—especially for sensitive eyes.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 1 Apr. 2025
During Valentine's season, focus on warmth, coziness, and gentleness.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2025
Our test parent loved the gentleness over the typical abrupt tapping their teen on the shoulder to rise.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 28 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gentleness
Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
For eye makeup removers, gentleness is key—especially for sensitive eyes.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 1 Apr. 2025
During Valentine's season, focus on warmth, coziness, and gentleness.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2025
Our test parent loved the gentleness over the typical abrupt tapping their teen on the shoulder to rise.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 28 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gentleness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gentleness
Noun
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Researchers explored how prosocial behavior, acts of genuine kindness and concern for others influences perceptions of physical attractiveness.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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But Mike throws the man’s kindness back in his face by knocking him out and lifting his watch and wallet.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Summer family travel doesn’t have to drain your bank account or patience.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Bongino has repeatedly asked for patience in his social media posts.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Here, Yoo shares a few key dos and don’ts to keep in mind when making cocktails with soju: Do adjust the amount of soju to your own personal taste and alcohol tolerance.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 May 2025
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But bats’ most impressive superpower is a remarkable tolerance to viral infections.—
Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
17 May 2025
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And both Harrison and Pierce share a sort of commitment to their craft — professionalism, generosity on set.—
Ashley Hume , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2025
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Neuroscience shows that generosity activates reward centers in the brain.—
Matthew Scogin,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Outfielder Jake Fraley hasn’t played since Tuesday night with left calf tenderness.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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That my son was loved, and held, and bathed by this woman with such tenderness brought the tears back all over again.—
Domenica Ruta,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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“Gentleness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentleness. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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