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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
Los Angeles and Dodger fans have opened their arms to me, supported me and shown me a lot of kindness and most of all a lot of LOVE!
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Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Everyone’s kindness, empathy and compassion has been truly humbling.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
Several years ago, researchers Dr. Taya Cohen and Dr. Emma Levine wanted to explore the tension between kindness and honesty.
—Jayson Jenks, New York Times, 18 June 2025
People who combine candor with kindness are rare — but invaluable.
—Suzy Welch, CNBC, 17 June 2025
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Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Everyone’s kindness, empathy and compassion has been truly humbling.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
Several years ago, researchers Dr. Taya Cohen and Dr. Emma Levine wanted to explore the tension between kindness and honesty.
—Jayson Jenks, New York Times, 18 June 2025
People who combine candor with kindness are rare — but invaluable.
—Suzy Welch, CNBC, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindness
Noun
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Johnson writes with a tenderness towards her subjects, but not without sacrificing a direct, unflinching approach to her insights on class and waste.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
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Del Toro pushes through with bravado but also moments of tenderness. 38.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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Fans, followers and fellow parents took to the comment section to share their sympathy — and confusion.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2025
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Richard, his family, and his counsel express their deep and sincere sympathy for the family of Edwina Marter.—
Khaleda Rahman
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
Noun
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The style’s timeless aesthetic and high-quality feel come courtesy of that leather upper with careful stitching, plus a traditional lace-up style and a supportive outsole carved with the map of Manhattan (harking back to Coach’s Big Apple identity).—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
25 June 2025
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See which breweries are near you, courtesy of CT Brewers’ Guild.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Unfortunately, a drunken Ben makes a heinous error in judgment that abruptly extinguishes the generosity of their hosts.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
27 June 2025
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Other thinkers have reflected on the generosity of the shrub and its fruit.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
27 June 2025
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Thank you for taking action and getting the awesome ranger on the scene with her compassion!—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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In this country, abandoned by God and government, the only consolation is the compassion and silent heroism of a few human beings.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
Noun
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There’s a rhythm to how Hall leads: present, precise, but full of grace.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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However, experts urge giving everyone grace and keeping an open mind.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Brands should take the importance of sustainability measures to heart and weave their commitment to the environment into their messaging—but with care.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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All three forms—fiction, poetry, and essay—feel present in this sweeping reflection from a troubled heart.—
Literary Hub
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
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Sales tax revenue, meanwhile, is at the mercy of uncertain macroeconomic conditions, with many U.S. economists predicting that the country might soon fall into a recession.—
Jonathan Horwitz,
Oc Register,
26 June 2025
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That's the small mercy serious songs offer: not false hope, but a candle in the hallway, proof that someone else stayed up too.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
26 June 2025
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“Kindness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindness. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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