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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
Let’s choose forgiveness over judgement, kindness over indifference, and bridges to one another instead of walls.
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Chick Pritchard, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
The mentors and the performers all learn about patience and kindness.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara, who has led the group, will also lead a loving-kindness meditation session at George Washington University.
—Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Post-breakup tacos are a kindness.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
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Chick Pritchard, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
The mentors and the performers all learn about patience and kindness.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara, who has led the group, will also lead a loving-kindness meditation session at George Washington University.
—Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Post-breakup tacos are a kindness.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindness
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Create safety now so tenderness can unfold.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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Use your Instant Pot to cook the chicken to tenderness in no time flat.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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Longtime friend’s insistence on giving fixes, not sympathy, has the letter writer questioning unhealthy patterns.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
20 Feb. 2026
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Their Majesties wish to make clear that their thoughts and utmost sympathies have been, and will remain with, the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
19 Feb. 2026
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Run with the permission of the author, courtesy of Grove Press.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
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That nourishment comes courtesy of fatty acid–rich rice bran extract and allantoin, the latter of which also works to repair the skin barrier to stave off sensitivity.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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Everyone at The Rustic was aware that much of Tech’s football status today is thanks to his generosity.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Feb. 2026
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Honor your worth to protect stability and gentle generosity today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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Through fasting, believers also experience the hunger and thirst of the poor, further building a sense of compassion and generosity.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
17 Feb. 2026
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Nanos asked members of the media to exhibit professionalism and compassion.—
Richard Ruelas,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Because in order to remain in the president’s good graces, his Cabinet officers need to please him by relitigating the 2020 election.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
16 Feb. 2026
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The family’s confidants, real and imagined, insist on both their normalcy and their otherworldly grace.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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From the outside, the structure, which stands next to a large mirror, resembles a human heart.—
Precious Adesina,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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At its heart is a walkable downtown anchored by Falls Park on the Reedy, where waterfalls, lush landscaping, and the Liberty Bridge create a postcard-worthy setting just steps from Main Street’s shops, restaurants, and galleries.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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Four of the wins came via the eight-run mercy rule.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
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The game ended after seven innings on the 10-run mercy rule.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Kindness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindness. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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