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as in tenderness
sympathetic concern for the well-being of others
with touching kindness, the couple offered the stranded tourists a place to stay for the night
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as in sympathy
the capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune
out of the kindness of your heart, would you at least consider adopting this stray cat?
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as in courtesy
an act of kind assistance
what a kindness to allow us to use your car for the funeral
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Recent Examples of kindness
John Candy has been remembered for his kindness and generosity since his death.
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Makena Gera, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
This gesture of kindness does not end well.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025
There's an absolute honesty and openness and kindness.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
For her kindness and friendship, for her humour and irrepressible enthusiasm, for her curiosity, for her courage, and for her profound love of animals.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
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Makena Gera, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
This gesture of kindness does not end well.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025
There's an absolute honesty and openness and kindness.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
For her kindness and friendship, for her humour and irrepressible enthusiasm, for her curiosity, for her courage, and for her profound love of animals.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for kindness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindness
Noun
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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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Or our friends might simply offer sympathy and assure us that all would be well—a meaningless consolation, intended only to force us to focus our attention elsewhere.—
Ayşegül Savaş,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
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The writer-director doesn’t solicit sympathy for Polly (played by Dakota Fanning) or impose meaning on her suffering.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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No wonder many suspected some divine intervention courtesy of Sister Jean was on the Ramblers’ side.—
Shannon Ryan,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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One of those was a massive hit courtesy of an Eagles defender, and resulted in a trip to the blue medical tent for Dart.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Until then, the museum had relied largely on the generosity of wealthy patrons donating the contents of their wardrobe.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
11 Oct. 2025
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Thank you for your kindness, your generosity, your talent, and above all, your laughter.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
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Now cancer-free, O’Connell hopes her story serves as both an inspiration and a reminder of the importance of compassion, awareness, and authenticity in how people support the breast cancer community.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Taylor’s initiative, compassion, and leadership inspire others and reflect the very best of Chaparral.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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This is a great performance in a lousy movie, sometimes the truest measure of an actor’s grace and skill.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
12 Oct. 2025
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The tonal grace of Lalah Hathaway.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
12 Oct. 2025
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There’s a common theme with Steen, Arbour and Jackman — all three players were heart-and-soul players with the Blues.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Our hearts are extra full this week 🥰 #DedicationNight featuring our stars’ special guests is TONIGHT - 8/7c on ABC and Disney+.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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As Shiva, Afshari is a revelation of steely resolve, a pragmatist who holds fast to her conciliatory principles until a final scene that pushes her capacity for mercy to its limits.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Oct. 2025
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Wounded and bewildered, Theresa vows—silently—never to have that feeling again, never to be at anyone else’s mercy.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Kindness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindness. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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