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
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Joe Gatley, a cousin of Leonardi, said in an interview with WMUR that the victim was a very kindhearted and strong-willed person.
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David Chiu, People.com, 4 June 2025
Cuco isn’t the most overpowering singer, but his airy, kindhearted falsetto works great playing off these delicate tracks, helmed by Amy Winehouse and Bruno Mars producer Tom Brenneck.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2025
Her kindhearted and empathetic photographer Jo Reynolds was continually put through the ringer across her four seasons on the show, from 1992 to 1996.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Mendoza was best known in the burlesque scene for her kindhearted nature and her ability to make anyone feel welcome and capable of owning the stage.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2025
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David Chiu, People.com, 4 June 2025
Cuco isn’t the most overpowering singer, but his airy, kindhearted falsetto works great playing off these delicate tracks, helmed by Amy Winehouse and Bruno Mars producer Tom Brenneck.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2025
Her kindhearted and empathetic photographer Jo Reynolds was continually put through the ringer across her four seasons on the show, from 1992 to 1996.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Mendoza was best known in the burlesque scene for her kindhearted nature and her ability to make anyone feel welcome and capable of owning the stage.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindhearted
Adjective
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Through the compassionate yet rigorous structures of restorative justice and the generosity of two people who might have spent their lives hating him, Dunne changed course.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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When dads model respect and emotional awareness at home, their kids—and their coworkers—benefit from stronger, more compassionate leadership.—
Alex Shoemaker,
Parents,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Despite the genre's themes, horror fans describe their community as kind, open-minded, and welcoming.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Hearing so many kind words this rapidly leaves Kalkbrenner grateful.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Jesus and Belania shriek and thank Christian, who stands there looking like a benevolent fashion angel bestowing them with good luck.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
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To achieve excellence in AI, nations need the compute, but also chip production, AI talent, workforce and corporate adoption, benevolent government regulation, and a thriving ecosystem of AI startups.—
John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Still, not everyone in the Reddit thread was sympathetic.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement As many of the best villains do, Ok-seon has a sympathetic backstory.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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This could be a raise, a thoughtful gift or simply learning how to value your own time more.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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By 1996, McLachlan had released several albums, with 1993’s thoughtful, moody Fumbling Towards Ecstasy marking a breakthrough.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Kindhearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindhearted. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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