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
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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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
See All Example Sentences for gentleness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gentleness
Noun
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Squid Game is an elimination game, but there are these moments of deep altruism and kindness even amongst it.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Nov. 2025
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The space is charming, and the entire team radiates warmth and kindness.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Consider a spine tingling off-dry Riesling here—a kabinett or spatlese from the Mosel with just a kiss of sweetness, perhaps.—
Anna Lee C. Iijima,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Nov. 2025
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Kernels of fresh corn add a touch of sweetness to the bread, while yogurt instead of buttermilk, keeps the bread moist and tender.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Creating the menu for the new restaurant took that same attentiveness.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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Tilting your head toward another person indicates attentiveness and eagerness.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Musically, Lee took on the air of a woman revealing intimate truths about herself one year at a time, shedding layers as a way of rewarding patience with honesty, no matter how brutal.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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Either way, patience goes a long way.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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The sheriff’s office responsiveness in this case has reinforced for her the significance of law enforcement’s relationship with victim’s families.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Nov. 2025
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By combining visual and motor data, the AEKE K1 monitors your movements in real time—analyzing 42 skeletal points with sub-second responsiveness.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Fernandes’ willingness to play purposeful forward passes and drive ahead with the ball helped bridge that gap.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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What helps Tubman stand out, historians say, is her willingness to reject the status quo of slavery at a time when millions of people were enslaved, with society's weight keeping them in place.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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The data suggest CEOs are preparing for a period of tighter margins and unpredictable input costs, but are still wary of testing customers’ tolerance for price hikes too quickly.—
Lance Lambert,
Fortune,
11 Nov. 2025
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Travelers are advised to consider their tolerance for uncertainty and create backup plans, as restoring normal flight operations will take time.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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Traditional holiday themes of generosity, salvation, and tradition are mostly absent here.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
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The home and collection were simply stunning, and her generosity in hosting a private viewing for our Women’s Fund gave us rare, unrushed time with the work.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Gentleness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentleness. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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