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as in kindness
sympathetic concern for the well-being of others
through the kindheartedness of a local veterinarian, the stray cat's broken leg was mended without charge
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as in sympathy
the capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune
her natural kindheartedness is one reason why she's thinking about becoming a medical missionary
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Noun
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Dolores is a tribute to all of us to continue the struggle for justice and humanity — not to be caught up in an ideology for a cause that is greater than our basic human needs for kindness, dignity and belonging.—
Lynn DeWoskin Covarrubias,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026 -
Send a caring text because kindness opens doors without fuss.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
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Those fans had reliever Edwin Diaz’s sympathy.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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Hundreds have been arrested in countries across the Gulf region, according to the United Nations’ high commissioner for human rights, some on allegations of expressing sympathies for Iran’s attacks and for posting images of Iranian bombardments to social media.—
Jane Lytvynenko,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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Guard tenderness while keeping friendships warm and open.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2026
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In the summer months, learn how to fry pork chops for maximum tenderness without flour or other coatings.—
Wini Moranville,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Apr. 2026
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Review a budget, cancel unused subscriptions, or price your art or services more fairly, while remembering that compassion includes paying yourself on time.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Cass High officials said the school will carry forward Dean's commitment to students and his example of compassion and dedication.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Kindheartedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindheartedness. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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