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as in service
an act of kind assistance
what a kindness to allow us to use your car for the funeral
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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 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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Recent Examples of kindness
Her goal is to be the best dancer possible and to be respected through her art and not through forms of politeness or false kindnesses.
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Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 13 May 2025
For Jadyn, witnessing her parents’ dynamic has always been a lesson in resilience and kindness.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 12 May 2025
Some of the Supreme Court's sitting justices remembered Souter in statements and praised his kindness and modesty.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 9 May 2025
Following her death, Blake Lively shared a heartfelt tribute on social media remembering the actress’ kindness and dedication to her craft.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2025
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Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 13 May 2025
For Jadyn, witnessing her parents’ dynamic has always been a lesson in resilience and kindness.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 12 May 2025
Some of the Supreme Court's sitting justices remembered Souter in statements and praised his kindness and modesty.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 9 May 2025
Following her death, Blake Lively shared a heartfelt tribute on social media remembering the actress’ kindness and dedication to her craft.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for kindness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindness
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All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
19 May 2025
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The police service added that six of the victims were men and two were women.—
Lesley Cosme Torres,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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Viewers flooded the comments with words of encouragement and concern, expressing sympathy for his state of mind and urging him to take care of his mental health.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
8 May 2025
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Other footwear stocks rose in sympathy following the announcement.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
5 May 2025
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Outfielder Jake Fraley hasn’t played since Tuesday night with left calf tenderness.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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That my son was loved, and held, and bathed by this woman with such tenderness brought the tears back all over again.—
Domenica Ruta,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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The headless chicken monster is worthy of note, not just for its funny nickname, but for its jewel-like beauty and grace as a swimmer.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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But the only thing standard about the play that involves Hurts getting shoved by a teammate or two in the physical region that defies verbal grace is the consistency with which the Philadelphia Eagles pick up first downs, score touchdowns and confound those who haven’t yet found a way to stop it.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Their courage should prompt compassion, not condemnation.—
Laura Castañeda,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Our world needs symbols of hope, compassion and something greater than the struggles of this life.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
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And both Harrison and Pierce share a sort of commitment to their craft — professionalism, generosity on set.—
Ashley Hume , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2025
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Neuroscience shows that generosity activates reward centers in the brain.—
Matthew Scogin,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Son Brendan was murdered with a chainsaw on Richie Stevenson’s orders while Seraphina screamed for mercy next to her half-brother; Richie had a livestream of the grisly event sent to Maeve’s phone.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
11 May 2025
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This hilarious odyssey of a parched protagonist reminds us that sometimes our relative sacrifices for the greater good can be tempered by small mercies along the way.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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But most importantly, Cuban wore his heart on his jacket sleeves for fellow entrepreneurs coming onto the show.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Tessa may not be ready for the dangers that Hardin presents to her heart and her dreams.—
Megan Vick,
EW.com,
17 May 2025
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“Kindness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindness. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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