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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Noun
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If someone fishes for attention, offer praise while naming your need for equal give and take, because harmony grows when kindness and clarity share space.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026 -
Clarity paired with kindness heals misunderstandings faster than silence.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There should be empathy for his injury, but no sympathy for his lack of production.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
12 Feb. 2026
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Remittances and family communication mostly reinforce existing, mutual partisan sympathies rather than swing votes.—
Michael Paarlberg,
The Conversation,
12 Feb. 2026
Noun
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From the outside, the structure, which stands next to a large mirror, resembles a human heart.—
Precious Adesina,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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At its heart is a walkable downtown anchored by Falls Park on the Reedy, where waterfalls, lush landscaping, and the Liberty Bridge create a postcard-worthy setting just steps from Main Street’s shops, restaurants, and galleries.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Through fasting, believers also experience the hunger and thirst of the poor, further building a sense of compassion and generosity.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
17 Feb. 2026
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Nanos asked members of the media to exhibit professionalism and compassion.—
Richard Ruelas,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Largeheartedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/largeheartedness. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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