as in kindness
the capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune
the famed largeheartedness of a city that has welcomed refugees with open arms on more than one occasion
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for largeheartedness
Noun
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Her kindness extended to her coworkers at Walmart.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025 -
The pair are remembered by the company for their kindness, generosity and support for local organizations such as the Ehloe Hospital, the Chico Police Business Support Team and Chico’s Elk Lodge.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Newsrooms — like many other companies, amid a tight labor market and booming economy — responded with intense sympathy for junior employees who felt mistreated by managers and bullied by untouchable stars.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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And then Zhao gives you a moment of communal outpouring, as the play’s audience responds to a violent climax with sympathy and love.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As the sun was setting, hundreds of North Texans — many clad in black — gathered with candles and posters in their hands and solidarity in their hearts.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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But roughly 20-30% of people who are infected develop severe symptoms, including a range of heart issues—such as heart failure, irregular heartbeat, or even death—and digestive issues—such as an enlarged esophagus or colon, which could cause problems with eating or going to the bathroom.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Dykes said his team was on board from the get-go, and that his players were happy to join other schools’ players in a show of compassion.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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From claims adjudication to care coordination, every process requires balancing cost, quality, compliance, and compassion.—
Rajeev Ronanki,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Largeheartedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/largeheartedness. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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