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kind people
generous people
friendly people
thoughtful people
helpful people
kind words
pleasant words
sweet words
gentle words
nice words
kind intentions
nice intentions
wholesome intentions
great intentions
decent intentions
pure intentions
a kind way
a generous way
a tender way
a gentle way
a sweet way
kind thoughts
good thoughts
positive thoughts
compassionate thoughts
gentle thoughts
pleasant thoughts

Synonym Chooser

How is the word kind distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of kind are character, description, nature, sort, and type. While all these words mean "a number of individuals thought of as a group because of a common quality or qualities," kind may suggest natural grouping.

a zoo seemingly having animals of every kind

Where would character be a reasonable alternative to kind?

The synonyms character and kind are sometimes interchangeable, but character implies a group marked by distinctive likenesses peculiar to the type.

research on the subject so far has been of an elementary character

When could description be used to replace kind?

While the synonyms description and kind are close in meaning, description implies a group marked by agreement in all details belonging to a type as described or defined.

not all acts of that description are actually illegal

When would nature be a good substitute for kind?

While in some cases nearly identical to kind, nature may imply inherent, essential resemblance rather than obvious or superficial likenesses.

two problems of a similar nature

When can sort be used instead of kind?

The words sort and kind can be used in similar contexts, but sort often suggests some disparagement.

the sort of newspaper dealing in sensational stories

When is it sensible to use type instead of kind?

Although the words type and kind have much in common, type may suggest strong and clearly marked similarity throughout the items included so that each is typical of the group.

one of three basic body types

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of kind
Adjective
The ePaper should also be kinder to the eyes than emissive display technology. New Atlas, 3 July 2025 Time will be kind to Mr. Robot; don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Ben Rosenstock, Time, 3 July 2025
Noun
The collaboration is a first of its kind and will be facilitated by the growing fleet of Starlink satellites, which have revolutionized communications since their launch. Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events. Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for kind
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kind
Adjective
  • Doctor providing compassionate healthcare consultation while young couple patient holding hand, comfort each other after infertile report.
    Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
  • Empathy enhances your conversations as Mercury aligns with compassionate Neptune.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 28 June 2025
Adjective
  • The dress even has thoughtful front pockets for stashing goods on the go.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2025
  • Director Hyuk Jae-kwon creates a seductively eerie mood with thoughtful visual effects and discordant background noises.
    Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
Adjective
  • In 2005, a benevolent dust devil blew dust off the Spirit rover's solar panels, increasing its power levels.
    Unnati Ashar, Space.com, 2 July 2025
  • Seven, a unity in seeking a sound, fair, and benevolent immigration reform is prompted by economic interest as well.
    Timothy Cardinal Dolan, New York Daily News, 2 July 2025
Adjective
  • The post has prompted more than 1,700 comments, many expressing admiration for the male cat's attentive behavior and the emotional bond on display.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
  • That could enable more attentive owners to reduce CO2 emissions by as much as 40 percent over an average year of use.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • The 50-day moving average crossed below the 200-day moving average in late January 2025 providing a warning of sorts.
    John Navin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • The meeting is an informal deadline of sorts because Paramount is nominating three new members to its board of directors, and if a settlement is not inked in time, the new directors will have to get involved.
    Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • The winner will be determined through online voting that began in March and ends at noon Wednesday, July 9. Voters can cast a ballot once a day for best tux and best dress categories using their email addresses, with five finalists in each category.
    Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
  • The second category of safeguards involves imposing restrictions on companies that synthesize nucleic acids.
    Billy Perrigo, Time, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • But even with these musicians and Boyd’s sympathetic production, the sessions were fraught.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 5 July 2025
  • The president has vacillated in recent months between deporting all individuals who are in the country illegally and being sympathetic to farmers and hospitality executives who rely on such migrant workers for labor.
    Brett Samuels, The Hill, 4 July 2025
Adjective
  • Twice as many women anticipated judgment or condemnation rather than caring and compassionate responses from their faith communities.
    Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 27 June 2025
  • Serve and return interactions are interactions that involve responsive back and forth exchanges between a baby or young child and a caring adult.
    Miranda Rake, Parents, 25 June 2025

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“Kind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kind. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.

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