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
Here, Johnny tries to go for it again with that same urgency, only for Gheorghe to insist on gentleness, tenderness, and yes, an actual first kiss, even as Johnny is visibly terrified.
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James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
Danny’s gentleness and outsider status recall a pre-heel-turn Nate.
—Judy Berman, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
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—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Charlie warred against those spirits with wisdom, compassion and gentleness.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
Danny’s gentleness and outsider status recall a pre-heel-turn Nate.
—Judy Berman, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Price upon publish date of this article: $649.99 Treasured by the likes of Selena Gomez, Kim Kardashian, and Nicole Kidman, La Mer’s anti-aging skin regimen runs on ingredients sourced from the sea and promises to deliver powerful effects while still keeping gentleness at its core.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Charlie warred against those spirits with wisdom, compassion and gentleness.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gentleness
Noun
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But Kwei, in the first display of mercy or kindness that Dek has ever seen, refuses to slay his own brother.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
4 Nov. 2025
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Dick Cheney was a great and good man who taught his children and grandchildren to love our country, and to live lives of courage, honor, love, kindness, and fly fishing.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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This vinaigrette is bright and tangy with a gentle sweetness from honey that balances the sharpness of apple cider vinegar and mustard.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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This swap will not only increase the healthfulness of your recipe, but dark chocolate’s bitterness is the perfect contrast to the sweetness of most baked goods.—
Christina Manian,
Health,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The current Super Cruise system monitors a driver's attentiveness through the use of sensors and eye-detection cameras.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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His possession-by-possession attentiveness was not good.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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McDaniel’s job status has been a constant topic of conversation this season, and although the team looked competent on Thursday, the results weren’t there, and patience from fans appears to be at a low point.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Because of their strength and energy, exercises such as place training can be particularly helpful in teaching them patience and focus.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Its efficiency and responsiveness enable the robot to operate safely and autonomously in dynamic industrial environments, as per the release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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Nonetheless, Yeo points to their tiny scale and rapid responsiveness as features that could make the bubble muscles especially attractive for biomedical implants.—
Elie Dolgin,
IEEE Spectrum,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Xi’s predecessor Jiang Zemin, who served as president between 1993 and 2003, was known for his flamboyant personality, cosmopolitan flair and willingness to show off his language skills and interact with journalists.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Even South Africa—which Mahmood Mamdani, the author of one of the books Sanneh reviews, holds up as a rare example of post-colonial success—has its flaws, as Thabo Mbeki’s and Jacob Zuma’s willingness to let corruption take root shows.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Glucose tolerance tests show that blood sugar was better regulated, too.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Cold showers are easier and safer for most people, offering a more convenient way to get the energy and mood benefits while building tolerance to cold exposure.—
T'Keyah Bazin,
Verywell Health,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Brown family is among the wealthiest families in the country, and its generosity over generations has left an undeniable mark on Louisville.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Still, Kozlin says she was overwhelmed by Evelyn’s generosity.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Gentleness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentleness. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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