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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
His obituary remembered his infectious laughter and gentle spirit, noting his kindness, genuineness, and reliability.
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Matthew Davisson, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Obama voiced his support for character, honesty, integrity, kindness, compassion and sense of duty, praising both Democrats and Republicans for their values.
—Doug Duran, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
For Shawn, those acts of kindness are deeply personal.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
That act of kindness and appreciation will always be my memory of this very special man.
—Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
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Matthew Davisson, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Obama voiced his support for character, honesty, integrity, kindness, compassion and sense of duty, praising both Democrats and Republicans for their values.
—Doug Duran, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
For Shawn, those acts of kindness are deeply personal.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
That act of kindness and appreciation will always be my memory of this very special man.
—Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindness
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Their chemistry grounds every emotional turn of the film, balancing comedy, heartbreak, and tenderness with confidence and precision.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
21 June 2026
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This includes pain and tenderness on the inner side of your elbow and stiffness of your elbow.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The Mayor, Council, and the City of Jackson offer our heartfelt sympathies to Brandi, Clint, Cal, Maggie, and the whole Butts County School System.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The royal household, which has in the past expressed sympathy for all those affected by the case, declined to react to Monday's verdict.—
Gwladys Fouche,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Blackouts have lasted up to 20 hours a day and have restricted access to health services, transportation and education.—
Andrea Rodríguez,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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In Mississippi, Highway 49 was covered with up to three feet of water, stranding cars, local officials reported to the weather service.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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That generosity extends throughout the ensemble.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
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Wild lavender flowers fill Saudi’s desert landscapes in springtime, so purple is a celebrated color in the nation and regarded as a symbol of generosity.—
Steve Douglas,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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These displays of simulated compassion can evolve into romance scams or attempts to defraud beneficiaries out of inheritance money.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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Practicing self-compassion – that is, offering yourself warmth, nonjudgment and understanding during stressful and challenging moments – can reduce anxiety, depression and internalized stigma.—
Christina Balderrama-Durbin,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
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With the sparkling Sun shining on your 10th House of Career and Reputation, your grace under pressure becomes visible to the people who rely on you today.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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Prince William and Princess Kate lived in the grace-and-favour property as newlyweds.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
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That attentiveness has allowed the family to build meaningful connections with both children, despite the challenges that come with their condition.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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As for Cameron, his character development is measured by his increasing attentiveness to janitorial duties.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2026
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Others develop dangerous fluctuations in blood pressure and abnormal heart rhythms because the autonomic nervous system becomes affected.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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Let heart guide tone, and your message lands.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Kindness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindness. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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