1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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?
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in courtesy
an act of kind assistance
what a kindness to allow us to use your car for the funeral
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of kindness
The unsung hero's act of kindness led to a decades-long friendship.
—
Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 Apr. 2026
After Louie’s death, the staff gather to remember him — his humor, his kindness, his life beyond the hospital.
—Jonathan Hunt-Glassman, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Small gestures like tipping or showing kindness can improve service and even increase the chances of complimentary perks.
—Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2026
In the day since the fire, Shinneman said the H&R Block branch has already been shown a multitude of kindness from members of the community in the wake of the devastation.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for kindness
Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 Apr. 2026
After Louie’s death, the staff gather to remember him — his humor, his kindness, his life beyond the hospital.
—Jonathan Hunt-Glassman, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Small gestures like tipping or showing kindness can improve service and even increase the chances of complimentary perks.
—Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2026
In the day since the fire, Shinneman said the H&R Block branch has already been shown a multitude of kindness from members of the community in the wake of the devastation.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for kindness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindness
Noun
-
Returning to the guitars that characterized the band’s earliest work without renouncing their latter-day synths, MacFarlane gives Graham’s ruminations an urgent tenderness.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
31 Mar. 2026
-
Writer-director Walter Thompson-Hernández sets this mesmerizing, lyrical portrait of masculinity and tenderness against the backdrop of a busy LAX flight path.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Playing on the sympathy of the owner of the local sawmill, Winston leverages his family’s plight to talk his way into a job.—
Francine Prose,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
-
Laura Ullrich has sympathy for college graduates looking for work.—
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Cooling The Aurora Luxe Cooling mattress from Brooklyn Bedding excels at temperature regulation courtesy of its advanced cooling technologies and breathable hybrid construction.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
-
Tune into yourself while tuning out the outside world courtesy of an E-bike ride under the Tuscan sun, a stroll through the olive groves, a dip in the infinity pool, a meditative massage, or a private cooking class using ingredients sourced from the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Creative self-expression and generosity of spirit are themes as the moon harmonizes with Jupiter!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
-
His generosity was shown on ABC 7 Chicago this past December.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Rats have grit, versatility, compassion, and a mind-bogglingly long history of beating the odds.—
Jason Bittel,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
-
Carney had said the English-only message showed a lack of compassion and judgment.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
By then, the photographers Aaron Siskind and Harry Callahan were teaching at the school, along with Hazel Larsen Archer, who had overlapped with Rauschenberg in 1949 and captured his love of movement and of grace in a photograph of her own.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
-
Give yourself grace during this process, says Lautman.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Choose a task and finish it with heart!—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
-
The post also included a red heart.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Never mind that historically, the Jews have not only wielded little control over global affairs, but have also proven to be the most at their mercy.—
Mike Rothschild,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
-
But the Salt River system is unlike the Colorado River watershed, whose reservoirs are entirely at the mercy of winter snow to replenish them.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Kindness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindness. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
