gentleness

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 Sherald gives us Black life with gentleness and dignity—but the institutional context within which her work is shown matters. Najha Zigbi-Johnson, Essence, 30 Apr. 2025 This doctrine is embedded in the Catholic Mass, where the Lamb of God represents not gentleness but a creature slaughtered for the good of the world. Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025 All the staples of Lynch are present throughout the film, from offbeat characters to haunting sound design, but also a purity and gentleness that contrasts with pretty much all of his other work. Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 19 Jan. 2025 Anyone can benefit from the gentleness, softness and self-soothing that a cute, plush object can bring, Genecov said. Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gentleness
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Noun
  • Indeed, the designer’s intentions are based on high ideals — kindness, tolerance and humility among them — even if his methods can sometime shock.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
  • Her courage, kindness, and determination touched the lives of everyone who knew her.
    Christina Coulter, People.com, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • These organizations typically feature mentorship programs, clear communication channels and patience for the learning curve that comes with professional development.
    Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
  • This can take time and patience, especially in rush hour, with luggage in tow.
    Will McGough, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • Establishing a culture of risk tolerance can be transformative for startups.
    Vikram Joshi, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
  • Foods are then slowly reintroduced to determine tolerance based on symptoms.
    Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 22 June 2025
Noun
  • Unfortunately, a drunken Ben makes a heinous error in judgment that abruptly extinguishes the generosity of their hosts.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 27 June 2025
  • Other thinkers have reflected on the generosity of the shrub and its fruit.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • Johnson writes with a tenderness towards her subjects, but not without sacrificing a direct, unflinching approach to her insights on class and waste.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 June 2025
  • Del Toro pushes through with bravado but also moments of tenderness. 38.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025

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“Gentleness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentleness. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.

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