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
And it’s even been accepted by the National Eczema Association (which vets the formula for safety and gentleness).
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Ian Michael Crumm, Allure, 11 Dec. 2025
With a calm yet vigilant temperament, the breed is known for its protective nature as well as its loyalty and gentleness toward family.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Or the gentleness with which Kendall applies makeup to Ty’s face to hide a bruise.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2025
Yet behind his sternness lived a man of reflection and sensitivity, whose words and verses hinted at a gentleness rarely shown.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025
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Ian Michael Crumm, Allure, 11 Dec. 2025
With a calm yet vigilant temperament, the breed is known for its protective nature as well as its loyalty and gentleness toward family.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Or the gentleness with which Kendall applies makeup to Ty’s face to hide a bruise.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2025
Yet behind his sternness lived a man of reflection and sensitivity, whose words and verses hinted at a gentleness rarely shown.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gentleness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gentleness
Noun
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Think of kindness and gratitude as two strands that twist together into the helix of your child's happiness.—
Catherine Newman,
Parents,
22 Feb. 2026
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But also moments of strength, kindness and profound connection.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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Nut Butter on Apple Slices A thin layer of almond or peanut butter on apple slices combines fiber, healthy fats, and just a little natural sweetness.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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With a nice thickness that didn't run all over the plate, and a balanced sweetness with strong maple flavors, our editors thought this would be an ideal pancake syrup.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Life without that kind of attentiveness?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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This conviction shaped his attentiveness to Jews facing state oppression.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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The retail price for a standard pack of Pokémon cards is usually around $5 for 10 cards — though, much like hunting for shiny Pokémon, successfully purchasing a new pack may require some luck, strategy and patience as the cards have exploded in value in recent years.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Yet, the only thing the Giants seemed willing to spend freely this offseason was those true fans’ patience.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Serotonin enhances the synaptic responsiveness that allows a skier to perceive, change direction, and carve a quick turn around a gate.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026
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Witko said responsiveness is a top priority for her.—
Elizabeth Owens-Schiele,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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All Americans had opportunities to succeed or fail based on their abilities, willingness to work hard, and their vision.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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Tech interests and children’s rights advocates have heavily lobbied the Legislature on both sides of the issue as lawmakers have shown more willingness to crack down to protect children’s mental health.—
Lia Russell
February 20,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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To a certain degree, the best time to book depends on the type of cruise and your risk tolerance.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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Look for varieties with improved cold tolerance.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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Everyone at The Rustic was aware that much of Tech’s football status today is thanks to his generosity.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Feb. 2026
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Honor your worth to protect stability and gentle generosity today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Gentleness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentleness. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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