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
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.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Susannah was a kindhearted but sometimes impulsive woman.
—Sarah John, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
Because Chef Douglas Rodriguez—a kindhearted and talented James Beard Award winner—is at the helm, your taste buds will be transported to Greece, as will your eyes, as the food styling and decor are quintessentially Greek.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
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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.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Susannah was a kindhearted but sometimes impulsive woman.
—Sarah John, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
Because Chef Douglas Rodriguez—a kindhearted and talented James Beard Award winner—is at the helm, your taste buds will be transported to Greece, as will your eyes, as the food styling and decor are quintessentially Greek.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindhearted
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And that’s what drove me creatively — to be authentic, but to be compassionate.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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Nick Miller, a spokesperson for Rivas, said the Assembly’s goal was to deliver both a responsible and compassionate budget.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Just don’t expect a lot of English–the hotel team were smiley and kind, but spoke a minimal amount.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Choose circles that feel kind, and show up consistently today.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Sadly, Pennywise is not a benevolent creature.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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Others prioritize self-interest, often cloaked in benevolent language.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Much to the disdain of the elite, more sympathetic to Ataturk’s vision of a secular republic, Erdogan has steered Turkey’s politics in a decidedly Islamist direction, forging ties with the Muslim Brotherhood and positioning itself as a central power player in the Muslim world.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
14 June 2026
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Workplaces 'rarely make room' for grief The managers at the next company seemed sympathetic.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Regardless of one’s position, a decision about downtown’s historic core deserves thoughtful public discussion.—
Sarah M. Boye,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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General Daily Insight for June 14, 2026 Fresh pages wait for thoughtful words tonight.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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“Kindhearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindhearted. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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