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
Yes, with the wonderful Massoumeh, an extraordinary person, with this gentleness and intelligence everyone knows.
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Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
15 May 2026
Its gentleness was, to me, one of its graces and one of its defining qualities.
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Damon Wise,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
Our reviewers with different curl types praised the shampoo for its gentleness and the softness their hair felt after use.
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Aimee Simeon,
Glamour,
7 May 2026
There’s a gentleness, patience, care, and concentration in meaningful work, an attentiveness close to love, that embodies the best in culture.
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Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for gentleness
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
15 May 2026
Its gentleness was, to me, one of its graces and one of its defining qualities.
—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
Our reviewers with different curl types praised the shampoo for its gentleness and the softness their hair felt after use.
—
Aimee Simeon,
Glamour,
7 May 2026
There’s a gentleness, patience, care, and concentration in meaningful work, an attentiveness close to love, that embodies the best in culture.
—
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for gentleness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gentleness
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Choose kindness at home, let steadiness lead.
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Cancer June 21 – July 22 Clarity grows as your words find kindness.
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The short ribs — best eaten by hand — are a little chewy and fatty (in the best way) with a savory and subtly sticky sweetness.
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Hand-rolled with tobaccos grown higher than 3,500 feet above sea level on Plasencia’s Finca San Julián in Condega, the cigar has a café con crema aroma and medium-plus flavors of grass and leather, accented by a natural sweetness locked into the higher-elevation leaves.
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That attentiveness has allowed the family to build meaningful connections with both children, despite the challenges that come with their condition.
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As for Cameron, his character development is measured by his increasing attentiveness to janitorial duties.
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Results arrive slowly, so patience matters more than most people expect.
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Hunting for home security that won’t torch your wallet (or your patience)?
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Multitasking Through Everything Modern workplaces reward responsiveness.
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Health coverage, career development visibility, recognition programs, engagement events, and genuine responsiveness from on-the-ground HR support—these aren’t extras that get added when the budget allows.
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Starmer led the Labour party to a landslide victory in July 2024 and ever since, his popularity has been eroding thanks to a persistently high cost of living, an anemic economy and a scandal over his willingness to accept gifts from wealthy donors.
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Accordingly, the cigars that stood out to us when compiling this year’s list of premier smokes were the ones made by producers with a real sense of heritage, an exacting focus on craftsmanship, and a willingness to wait for optimum results.
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Patience isn't just mental tolerance.
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Turbojet engines involve precision machining of turbine discs, combustion chambers, and compressor blades — components that demand tight tolerances and consistent metallurgical quality at elevated temperatures.
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That generosity extends throughout the ensemble.
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Wild lavender flowers fill Saudi’s desert landscapes in springtime, so purple is a celebrated color in the nation and regarded as a symbol of generosity.
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“Gentleness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentleness. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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