as in kindness
the capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune
listening to your flippant comments about the homeless, I wonder if you have any ruth
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Noun
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Lunches, meetings, phone calls, always Mark’s delicious southern drawl infusing us with his spirit and kindness.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
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Politeness and kindness are attributes that parents want to reinforce and encourage in their children.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
7 July 2025
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No doubt, Purvis is dealing with a lot, but Harris’ mother expressed no sympathy.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
9 July 2025
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The new executive order comes at a time when popular sympathy for migrants has wavered, and when the political party traditionally allied with immigrants has shown a willingness to approach immigration policy from a new consensus.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
8 July 2025
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Stripped of her powers under a red sun, Supergirl must rely on her grit, compassion and wits to guide Ruthye on a path of vengeance and justice, ultimately confronting the nature of violence and power.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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To many of them, advancing Christian dominance matters more than human compassion.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Brands should take the importance of sustainability measures to heart and weave their commitment to the environment into their messaging—but with care.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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There are no current recommendations to use black currants to treat any conditions, but the berries are loaded with vitamin C and other antioxidants that some research suggests may ease joint pain and support your immune system, heart, and eye health.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
1 July 2025
Noun
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This is a group of smart, resilient and cheerfully irreverent people who definitely don’t want your pity.—
Anupama Chopra,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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Suddenly sitting atop the industry leader, John, Junior regarded Fred Smith with a combination of amusement, disdain or pity.—
Jerrold Lundquist,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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In many cases, core systems and procurement processes are not yet fully operational or are at the mercy of the former parent company, making traditional supplier onboarding a challenge.—
Simon Wells,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Shelia was then sentenced to life behind bars with mercy, a West Virginia law which grants juvenile offenders the possibility of parole after 15 years.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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“Ruth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruth. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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