as in kindness
sympathetic concern for the well-being of others
with more humaneness than good sense, I decided to take in yet another stray cat
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Noun
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Stay well, everyone, and know that small acts of kindness count.—
Helen Dennis,
Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026 -
In the South, manners are all about genuine kindness and compassion.—
Katherine Owen,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This recipe uses an Instant Pot to quickly cook the meat to juicy tenderness.—
Deputy Food Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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Having a husband who engaged with his kids with ferocious tenderness and playful delight was a gift.—
Literary Hub,
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15 Apr. 2026
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“Humaneness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humaneness. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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