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Recent Examples of kindness The only thing that warmed my heart more than the kindness of the people who helped our train was coming home to find videos on social media proving that our situation was not at all unique. Jamie Ditaranto, AFAR Media, 5 May 2025 Gilead Commanders don’t usually exhibit any kindness. Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2025 At the time of publication, the video of her efforts has been watched over 228,000 times, with users flocking to offer words of kindness in the comments section. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025 Becky’s independence, kindness, determination and beauty will live on through her forever. Becca Longmire, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for kindness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindness
Noun
  • Trump’s existing tariffs do not apply to services, and there currently is a World Trade Organization moratorium on digital goods that is in effect through 2026.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 May 2025
  • Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services.
    Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 4 May 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Other footwear stocks rose in sympathy following the announcement.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 5 May 2025
Noun
  • Outfielder Jake Fraley hasn’t played since Tuesday night with left calf tenderness.
    C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 10 May 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • Buckner’s 15-Year Single Barrel is a profound, complex whiskey — a classic example of bourbon reaching a noble old age with grace and strength.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
  • May God grant me this grace, today and always, through the loving intercession of Mary, Mother of the Church.
    Daniel Burke, NPR, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • Our world needs symbols of hope, compassion and something greater than the struggles of this life.
    Editorial, Boston Herald, 10 May 2025
  • Their courage should prompt compassion, not condemnation.
    Laura Castañeda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Neuroscience shows that generosity activates reward centers in the brain.
    Matthew Scogin, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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 21 May. 2025.

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