as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
a kindhearted young man who shoveled his elderly neighbor's driveway after the blizzard
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Recent Examples of kindhearted
The show's plot involves a corrupt mayor, gullible townspeople and a kindhearted Bigfoot who longs for community.
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Reena Advani,
NPR,
16 Feb. 2026
When the Fireflies Dance, by Aisha Hassan Aisha Hassan’s novel follows Lalloo, a kindhearted 20-year-old scraping by in Lahore, Pakistan, as a driver for a wealthy clan.
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Monitor Reviewers,
Christian Science Monitor,
16 Dec. 2025
But, wishes aside, Patterson was cast as Danes, the grumpy but kindhearted diner owner at the heart of the show’s romance between his character and Lauren Graham’s Lorelai Gilmore.
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Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
Susannah was a kindhearted but sometimes impulsive woman.
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Sarah John,
Vulture,
24 Sep. 2025
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Reena Advani,
NPR,
16 Feb. 2026
When the Fireflies Dance, by Aisha Hassan Aisha Hassan’s novel follows Lalloo, a kindhearted 20-year-old scraping by in Lahore, Pakistan, as a driver for a wealthy clan.
—
Monitor Reviewers,
Christian Science Monitor,
16 Dec. 2025
But, wishes aside, Patterson was cast as Danes, the grumpy but kindhearted diner owner at the heart of the show’s romance between his character and Lauren Graham’s Lorelai Gilmore.
—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
Susannah was a kindhearted but sometimes impulsive woman.
—
Sarah John,
Vulture,
24 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for kindhearted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindhearted
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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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Inside is super-clean and nice, and the servers were very kind and attentive.
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The two brothers have had nothing but kind things to say about each other, and have managed to fend off any chatter about a sibling rivalry.
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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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The most remarkable performance in the film, however, may be that of real-life counselor Annette Deao, whose firm hand and sympathetic guidance lend Union County its stoic nature.
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Ever since Hayden Herrera published her landmark biography of Frida in 1983, Kahlo has been perceived as a sympathetic figure.
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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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“Kindhearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindhearted. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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