as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
a good-hearted doctor who regularly sees poor patients for free
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Recent Examples of good-hearted
The Scottish actor, 52, joined Season 5 in 2008 and has remained a regular series star ever since, portraying the complex and good-hearted doctor while also directing 49 episodes, more than anyone else.
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Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Jimmy and Khalil, who are both innately good-hearted men, worked together every day under extremely dangerous circumstances.
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Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
During a typical year, a comedian emcee heads on stage after the meal to roast the president and the news media, then the president gets a turn afterward to toss some good-hearted jokes back toward the reporters who cover him critically.
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Kyler Alvord,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
The festival is a four-day event where local chefs showcase their skills, raise money and compete in good-hearted competitions.
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Tribune News Service,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Jimmy and Khalil, who are both innately good-hearted men, worked together every day under extremely dangerous circumstances.
—
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
During a typical year, a comedian emcee heads on stage after the meal to roast the president and the news media, then the president gets a turn afterward to toss some good-hearted jokes back toward the reporters who cover him critically.
—
Kyler Alvord,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
The festival is a four-day event where local chefs showcase their skills, raise money and compete in good-hearted competitions.
—
Tribune News Service,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for good-hearted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for good-hearted
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At their best, Cancers are compassionate, loyal, intuitive and deeply devoted.
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And the Supreme Court's ruling says that this means those people'spunishments are not extraordinary or compelling, as the compassionate release program mandates.
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Hostile and benevolent sexism are early indicators of deeper problems.
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Amazed to discover her treasure-trove apartment, Julián also discovers his own Caribbean heritage and the lively Brooklyn community he is surrounded by, in a loveable, benevolent family-friendly feature.
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Set firm, kind limits to keep progress steady.
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Most of his reviews so far are kind to the business, but the pizza at Colony Grill in Fairfield took a bit of a review whooping.
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Leaders are constantly in a chronic, sympathetic-dominant state that, if not appropriately managed, can have downstream effects on their cardiovascular health, immune functioning, sleep, and even personal relationships.
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Jackson thought Colorado voters would be sympathetic to the state’s water crisis, caused by decades of drought and climate change.
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For daily commutes and weekend trips, this versatile pack looks simple but is packed with thoughtful features.
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While no one can eliminate the risks associated with severe weather, thoughtful preparation can reduce those risks substantially.
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“Good-hearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good-hearted. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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