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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
Andrew Moravcsik, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2019
Fans willing to overlook the obvious vapidity of director Rob Reiner, a hostile Democrat-progressive zealot, prove that some conservatives are bamboozled by liberalism’s kindly pretense.
—Armond White, National Review, 21 Feb. 2024
Nate Jones, Vulture, 1 Feb. 2025
Lynch was the model for conducting oneself kindly on a film set.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2025
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But portraying Metternich as a victim of trauma, a thoughtful strategist, a harbinger of modern European federalism, and a kindly and moderate man in private doesn’t excuse the cruelty and intolerance of his politics.
—Andrew Moravcsik, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2019
Fans willing to overlook the obvious vapidity of director Rob Reiner, a hostile Democrat-progressive zealot, prove that some conservatives are bamboozled by liberalism’s kindly pretense.
—Armond White, National Review, 21 Feb. 2024
Adverb
When Anatomy of a Fall was snubbed by France, rumors swirled that the committee had not looked kindly on director Justine Triet using her Palme d’Or acceptance speech to slam president Emmanuel Macron’s pension reform plan, after accepting government funding for the film.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 1 Feb. 2025
Lynch was the model for conducting oneself kindly on a film set.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindly
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One person, however, who definitely didn’t have kind things to say online after the incident was President Donald Trump, who also attended the game Sunday.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2025
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After Sister Mary Thomas spoke, each sister admitted to personal failures, apologized for slights, and thanked others for kind gestures—demonstrating the humility required for communal living.—
Lawrence Wright,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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How to eat during every phase of your menstrual cycle A healthy, balanced diet—with plenty of fiber, lean protein, vegetables, and whole grains—is helpful at every stage of the menstrual cycle, and for all facets of general health.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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Wellness Turns out magnesium isn’t only helpful at night. February 11, 2025 All products are independently selected by our editors.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
11 Feb. 2025
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Not to mention, a pretty good basketball player, too.—
Shannon Carlin,
TIME,
15 Feb. 2025
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And $400 is a pretty damn good discount for a machine like this one.—
John Mihaly,
PCMAG,
15 Feb. 2025
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Some forward-looking, compassionate airlines already quietly do this for passengers on a case-by-case basis.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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Finally, end your message on a compassionate note—wish them well as genuinely as possible.—
Julia Ries,
SELF,
7 Feb. 2025
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However, submitting your return can be beneficial, even when it’s not required, according to the IRS.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2025
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Pickles fermented using brine, which contain probiotics, and are beneficial for gut health.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
6 Feb. 2025
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But if chocolate itself keeps quite well, a high-end bonbon is far less predictable.—
Matthew Korfhage,
WIRED,
15 Feb. 2025
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The whole thing just seemed quite ridiculous and funny.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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Centuries ago, the seemingly benevolent alien race Oankali intervened in humanity's fateful hours, saving the remaining survivors and putting them in a deep sleep aboard their spaceship.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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The June Foray Award for significant and benevolent impact was given to the non-profit organization Women in Animation for its work advocating for gender equality and inclusion in the industry.—
Terry Flores,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2025
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Around nine in ten Catholics who identify with or lean toward the Democratic Party have a favorable view of him, compared to 63 percent of Catholics who identify with or lean toward the Republican Party.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Each metric was graded on a 100-point scale, with 100 representing the most favorable conditions for singles who are actively dating.—
Fernanda Galan,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Kindly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindly. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.
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