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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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In the end, even kindness comes with a price tag.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025 -
Likewise, the children of the late Minnesota Speaker of the House who was gunned down last summer, Melissa Hortman, also reminded us that the only way out is to treat each other with kindness and respect—a useful message for our political leaders and fellow citizens to heed.—
Time,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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Following Irwin’s death, musicians like Kacey Musgraves, Ed Sheeran, Jon Bon Jovi and Margo Price all took to social media to express their sympathies.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Oct. 2025
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Federline feels bad for her — but there is a limit to that sympathy, in part because of her alleged mistreatment of their sons.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2025
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There is a lot of joy, playfulness and tenderness between the characters.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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Although Dunmore’s fictionalization of their conflict elides some of the very real historical stakes for British women, the couple’s genuine tenderness, in between and even during their arguments, makes the story—and their eventual relationship—truly come alive.—
Karen Ostergren,
The Atlantic,
13 Oct. 2025
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With trust and engagement at an all-time low, companies need to help leaders strengthen human skills such as self-awareness, clear communication, and compassion.—
Rasmus Hougaard,
Harvard Business Review,
20 Oct. 2025
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Jane tried so hard for so many years to spread her message of hope and compassion.—
Lisa Wade,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Kindheartedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindheartedness. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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