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as in kind
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
brought homemade chicken soup out of kindly concern for my health
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as in helpful
promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being
a vegetarian diet can be very kindly to a person hoping to lose a few pounds
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as in nicely
with good reason or courtesy
would you kindly hand me the scissors?
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as in pretty
chiefly Southern
to some degree or extent
their visit was kindly a surprise
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Recent Examples of kindly
Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
He was thrown from the helicopter into a rainforest, became amnesiac, and was nursed back to health by some kindly locals?
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Rachel Handler, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
The time when teachers gain popularity points for airing local team’s games, and kindly bosses understand that Thursday is an excusable sick day.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 15 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Allen’s combo of flip insincerity and kindly concern is a terrific treat, recalling Bill Murray at his doofy best.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
He was thrown from the helicopter into a rainforest, became amnesiac, and was nursed back to health by some kindly locals?
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
Elordi and Mia Goth are posted back up at the bar, gabbing and then looking kindly at a friend’s baby photos.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
The time when teachers gain popularity points for airing local team’s games, and kindly bosses understand that Thursday is an excusable sick day.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindly
Adjective
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Something as small as a kind word to a stranger can be as impactful as any headlining performance.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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These are big walleyes, the kind sportsmen pose with for pictures in the local newspapers.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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Xbox's most helpful features, such as Quick Resume, will work as expected when games are launched from the card.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
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The program with the Riverside University Health Systems partners a detective with a licensed social worker, something that Detective Albert Martinez has found immensely helpful.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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It was well appointed and modern, with a sleek and nicely stocked wet bar, and curtains that swiftly opened or closed at the touch of a button.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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And that should pair nicely with an offense the club expects to be fantastic.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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For a boutique hotel, the prices are pretty reasonable (starting at $150).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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And there’s a Roman finger-counting system, which continued to be pretty widely used through the Middle Ages in Europe, that could go up to 9,999 on two hands.—
John Pavlus,
Quanta Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Audrey Jones described her brother — who left behind two children — as loving, kind and compassionate.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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Our compassionate president posted a heartfelt statement for former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who came from a wealthy family, and upon graduating from Princeton University, volunteered for service (no bone spurs here).—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Shih noted that states' plans to add more outpatient care could prove beneficial for patients.—
Aaron Bolton,
NPR,
26 Mar. 2026
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Lewis Smith said that funding was particularly beneficial for establishing AMP programs at sites that completely lacked music equipment.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The focus was narrow, but thoughtfully executed; two weeks in, the museum even acquired a work that was long believed a false copy, but which was reattributed to Murillo by an art historian, causing a flurry of international headlines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Our Top Makeup Brush Sets When the brushes are thoughtfully designed—think soft, dense fibers and sturdy handles—blending tends to be easier, and your makeup looks that much more polished.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
27 Mar. 2026
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And if the calm of the room interior hasn’t quite washed away the busy day, the indulgently oversized marble bathtubs certainly will.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Now they are headed toward the play-in tournament or, quite possibly, the actual NBA playoffs.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Kindly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindly. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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