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 positive masculinity engenders a gentleness and understanding of oneself and others, which can derail any conflict or impulsiveness.
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Angelique Jackson, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Every movement Edith makes is precise, careful and filled with infinite 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
See All Example Sentences for gentleness
Angelique Jackson, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Every movement Edith makes is precise, careful and filled with infinite 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
See All Example Sentences for gentleness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gentleness
Noun
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Critically, the Predator’s language is translated so that the three warriors can understand their captors, but that kindness does not extend to letting the prisoners understand each other.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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But in the fleet, pacey manner of the editing, toggling between private and public moments with highlight-reel efficiency, the film is a stirring glimpse of top-down kindness as a winning leadership style.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Some take several months to achieve in a process that requires skilled artisans, creative experimentation, and, no doubt, patience.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
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This has been a long, quiet journey for me—rooted in hope, patience, and care for our children.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
11 June 2025
Noun
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This is a common evolution between the coach and player, who increasingly now has a low tolerance for this sort of rhetoric.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
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How does your faith inform your tolerance toward transgender rights?—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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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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Another pitcher injured Tony Gonsolin has been put on the IL with tenderness in his pitching elbow.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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In an almost prismatic way the audience is let into each of the characters’ perspectives and vulnerabilities and their capacities for tenderness.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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“Gentleness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentleness. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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