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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
And now here was the perfect opportunity to share Rogers’ message of kindness and acceptance with a new generation.
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Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Curiel recalled watching Ramírez helping his mom decorate for Christmas countless times, taking care of and spending time with his younger sister and always treating everyone around him with kindness.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
The unexpected attention also brought surprising kindness from strangers online.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
Your passion, kindness, and support have meant more than words can ever properly express.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 24 May 2026
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Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Curiel recalled watching Ramírez helping his mom decorate for Christmas countless times, taking care of and spending time with his younger sister and always treating everyone around him with kindness.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
The unexpected attention also brought surprising kindness from strangers online.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
Your passion, kindness, and support have meant more than words can ever properly express.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 24 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for kindness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindness
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With spare, gripping sentences, Cagnati tells a sobering tale of suffering and tenderness.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Jack wanted to find the tenderness in a story most people remember as relentless.—
Joel Wilson,
IndieWire,
31 May 2026
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Elon Musk, the chief executive of Blue Origin's chief competitor SpaceX, offered his sympathy.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Our deepest sympathies and condolences go out to Cesar's family and friends during this very sad time.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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The cowboy hats, the team’s rally caps courtesy of assistant coach Carlie Chaulsett-Utley, emerged in league.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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Musk owns around 42% of the total equity, but Musk exerts 85% control courtesy of his overwhelming ownership of the B’s.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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So, investing in the well-being of women leaders isn't an act of generosity.—
Nakisha Dixon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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This isn’t out of generosity or a desire to protect the game’s well-being.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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Adele appreciated the effort and felt compassion for him, also guilt for being more talented.—
Jonathan Franzen,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Lyubomirsky, a longtime researcher in the field of happiness, together with Harry Reis, a dean’s professor in the University of Rochester’s department of psychology, have written a treatise on how to bring more compassion, acceptance and vulnerability to our relationships.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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But after seven episodes wearing down the viewer with a bleak perspective, in the season finale, Euphoria pulls itself out of its own somber patterns to reach for grace and mercy in Christian symbolism, American wholesomeness, and the concept of family.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
1 June 2026
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And to keep in the retailer’s good graces, national suppliers have reformulated their cereals and other products.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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For families The hotel has a kids club with supervised activities so that parents can dine, have spa treatments or shop to their hearts’ content.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Our hearts go out to Joe's family, friends and the generations of neighbors who loved him.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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The economy has been devastated, and many feel trapped between a government with no mercy and a future with no clear path forward.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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But after seven episodes wearing down the viewer with a bleak perspective, in the season finale, Euphoria pulls itself out of its own somber patterns to reach for grace and mercy in Christian symbolism, American wholesomeness, and the concept of family.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
1 June 2026
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“Kindness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindness. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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