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as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
a kind person who regularly volunteers at the homeless shelter
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as in thoughtful
given to or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and happiness of others
providing the grieving widow with a homemade meal was a kind deed
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as in type
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
I like that kind of candy
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as in category
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
we looked at just about every kind of flooring before deciding which to use in the kitchen
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Recent Examples of kind
James Horncastle, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Thank you for being so amazing and so kind!
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
Soon enough, each player on the ice for both teams was either involved in a scrum or a shoving match of some kind.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
After Lazio at the weekend, the algorithm gets kinder.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Thank you for being so amazing and so kind!
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
This recall isn’t the first of its kind this year.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
Soon enough, each player on the ice for both teams was either involved in a scrum or a shoving match of some kind.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kind
Adjective
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Here, the researchers recommend a multidisciplinary, compassionate approach to NCGS intervention.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
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Clear goals, tracking, & communication between local agencies create a lasting, compassionate and impactful response to support the most vulnerable.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While Wohl’s script is packed to the brim with thoughtful moments of beauty, comedy, and heartbreak, Liberation wouldn’t be nearly as affecting and, sadly, relatable without its stellar cast.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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The film tells a quietly amusing story that offers a more-than-realistic dive into one of the most iconic and thoughtful young men in world history – a man who essentially invented modern angst long before the internet existed.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The short war in Cuba gained the United States the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico; turned the nation into a Pacific power; and created beliefs that America was a stern yet benevolent country tasked by Destiny to enforce peace and bring prosperity to the world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
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Since that time, says Paine, even those fortunate enough to live under benevolent rule have seldom been more than one generation away from yet another dreadful monarch.—
Matthew Redmond,
The Conversation,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Only four minutes later, Kilman tried to pass around Aaronson, but gave it straight to the attentive No 11.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Even as Wall Street analysts complained that Costco ought to be more attentive to shareholders, its strategy appeared to be working.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The entire city of New York — Jets and Giants combined — has totaled 76 wins of any sort since 2018.—
Sam McDowell
October 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
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The video then shows scenes of adult Glinda — played by Ariana Grande — embracing her new role as Glinda the Good, serving as a spokes-witch of sorts for The Wizard of Oz and his agenda.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Before making landfall on Tuesday, Melissa reached Category 5 status, the highest category on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Every year, France is behind so many movies submitted for the international feature film category at the Oscars.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Also, what a great thing to get to be a sweet, sympathetic character at the end who also can’t forgive himself.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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This monster is the precursor to slasher villains like Michael Myers and Jason Voorhees, who lumber along on their killing sprees, though this blueprint is far more sympathetic.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And someone who is a great listener, respectful, caring, chilled out, someone who supports my dreams – and is cool with my chaos!—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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In a GoFundMe created on behalf of Terri’s family to pay for funeral expenses, the grandmother was remembered as a loving and caring person.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Kind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kind. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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