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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
Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
How can a kindly, God-fearing, and ascetic novice monk compete against that?
—Karl Ove Knausgaard, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to ALS United Connecticut, an organization dedicated to supporting those living with ALS and their families in Connecticut.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
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
How can a kindly, God-fearing, and ascetic novice monk compete against that?
—Karl Ove Knausgaard, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
Adverb
Ana kindly offered to take me around Casa de Pilatos, one of the city’s many palaces dating back to the 16th century.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to ALS United Connecticut, an organization dedicated to supporting those living with ALS and their families in Connecticut.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindly
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Annually, on Mogen and Kernodle’s birthdays — designated Maddie May Day and Xanapalooza — the foundation encourages people to be kind to others and spend time with loved ones, in remembrance.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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Pai will play Henry, the head groundskeeper of Hartford Park, who is kind, charming, and knowledgeable about plants.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The helpful staff won’t steer you wrong.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the photos, most helpful was a set of Rodriguez’s sketches that Mance and his team discovered in Vanity Fair, which showed both the wedding dress and Carolyn’s rehearsal dinner dress.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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So disguised as a beggar, Odysseus shows up at his palace, and he is not treated very nicely by the suitors who have camped out in his house.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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For Homer, the case is coming together nicely and straightforwardly.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2026
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A lot of folks could likely get by with less storage, but Touch ID is pretty much an essential quality-of-life feature that Apple should've included with the base model.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Mar. 2026
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Crockett lost, pretty resoundingly, especially with white and Latino voters.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Peter’s complicated, compassionate personality continues to drive the series.—
Oline H. Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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His sense of humor was unmatched, and his ability to connect with anyone was a testament to his compassionate soul.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Having a head coach and GM aligned in the fashion that Charles Lee and Jeff Peterson are has also really been beneficial.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
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Cloves contain antioxidants and other beneficial compounds, but there isn't that much research on clove water, specifically.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
5 Mar. 2026
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The creation of this Network reflects UConn Health’s long-term strategic plan to strengthen healthcare delivery statewide by expanding access, supporting community hospitals, and building a high-value health system that can grow thoughtfully over time.—
Radenka Maric,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2026
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When thoughtfully combined, these pieces create rooms that are highly personal and welcoming.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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The service Despite the fact that the resort is, quite literally, removed from direct access to any major city, no special request seems too unrealistic or unreasonable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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On the offensive line, five-star offensive tackle Keenyi Pepe — at 6-foot-7, 330 pounds — already looks quite capable of contributing on a Big Ten front.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Kindly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindly. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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