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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
An 83-year-old woman's idea to share kindness is in full bloom in the East Bay.
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Sharon Chin, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Zachary was a cherished friend whose kindness and spirit touched everyone who knew him.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Davidson responds with kindness.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
Poor, innocent Henrietta falls madly in love with Matthau's character, the first person to shower her with kindness and care.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
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Sharon Chin, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Zachary was a cherished friend whose kindness and spirit touched everyone who knew him.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Davidson responds with kindness.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
Poor, innocent Henrietta falls madly in love with Matthau's character, the first person to shower her with kindness and care.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for kindness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindness
Noun
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This recipe uses an Instant Pot to quickly cook the meat to juicy tenderness.—
Deputy Food Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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Having a husband who engaged with his kids with ferocious tenderness and playful delight was a gift.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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Those fans had reliever Edwin Diaz’s sympathy.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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Hundreds have been arrested in countries across the Gulf region, according to the United Nations’ high commissioner for human rights, some on allegations of expressing sympathies for Iran’s attacks and for posting images of Iranian bombardments to social media.—
Jane Lytvynenko,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Brandi Rhodes is getting a new reality show, All Rhodes, courtesy of Magilla Entertainment, the production company behind Moonshiners, Diesel Brothers and Beachfront Bargain Hunt.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Nuggets won a thriller on Christmas in Denver, squandering a lead late in the fourth quarter, courtesy of an Edwards triple at the end of regulation, only to then rally themselves to steal the game in overtime.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
17 Apr. 2026
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His is a work of coming to terms with the odds, surviving them, and doing so with grace, radiance, generosity, and spirit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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He was touched and impressed, assuming that would be the weight of her generosity.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
15 Apr. 2026
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This action demonstrates the president’s monumental cruelty, total lack of empathy and compassion, pathological narcissism, boundless vengefulness, abysmal ignorance and glaring immaturity.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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In the South, manners are all about genuine kindness and compassion.—
Katherine Owen,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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Each of the nine ships in the Windjammer fleet is individually owned and has a distinct personality, with beauty, grace, and speed as the unifying elements.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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The Mummy is set up with the grace of Boris Karloff lumping around the catacombs.—
Gregory Nussen,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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Many people take cod liver oil to support the health of their bones and joints, heart, and eyes.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
21 Apr. 2026
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Chase, meanwhile, gives Melissa a winning mix of exasperation and heart, making her emotional journey feel earned even amid the absurdity.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Staying for now and hoping for the best may be the most realistic option, although that leaves companies at the mercy of an opaque legal system.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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If there were ever a case for a mercy rule in basketball, this weekend made it.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Kindness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindness. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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