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Recent Examples of tenderhearted Baker also cast Russian actor Yura Borisov as a tenderhearted henchman. Mandalit Del Barco, NPR, 2 Mar. 2025 Baldoni’s non-fiction series was key to establishing his credentials as a producer of commercial projects with a tenderhearted spin. Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Jan. 2025 Sentimental Baby Card Messages Nothing brings out emotions quite like the arrival of a new baby, so a tenderhearted message to the parents will be especially appreciated. Anna Moeslein, Parents, 21 Jan. 2025 But, as the earnest, klutzy, tenderhearted nerd Steve Urkel, White hit it off with audiences and found himself suddenly at the center of the star-making machine. Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024 In an exclusive new clip from Yacht Rock — which premieres Friday, Nov. 29 on HBO and Max — the tenderhearted side of the genre gets its due. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024 Kalmar’s leadership and the orchestra’s stellar ensemble work made a powerful case for the piece, but not so much for its tenderhearted narrative. Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2024 This tenderhearted anthem is aleady becoming a bridesmaid favorite. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019 Simmonds, a horror veteran after starring in the Quiet Place films, breathes empathy and resilience into her performance as the tenderhearted Bernie, who can often pinpoint shocking events that will unfold on stage down to the exact second. Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 2 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenderhearted
Adjective
  • Arguments between the two are a daily occurrence, though affectionate reconciliations are nearly as frequent.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 July 2025
  • The couple could be seen chatting and laughing, and at one point, the Amazing Spider-Man star planted an affectionate kiss on the A Complete Unknown actress’ face.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 6 July 2025
Adjective
  • Companies like Google and Salesforce offer extensive parental leave programs, recognizing that supporting employees during one of life’s most significant milestones is not only compassionate but smart business.
    Will Fan, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • That means unlearning the language that perpetuates harm and stereotypes, and being more compassionate and humane across the board.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Adjective
  • The two often send one another loving birthday messages on Instagram–Jones wrote one for Will in May.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 10 July 2025
  • Animal-welfare advocates continue to stress the importance of reporting cruelty, supporting local shelters and rescues and considering adoption to provide loving homes for animals like Diva.
    Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
Adjective
  • At the end of every school year, Rob and Nora Tonn show up at Hinsdale Central High School and give away scholarships to graduating student athletes who are kind.
    Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
  • Thank you for your support and kind thoughts during this difficult time.
    Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Adjective
  • Chicharito also benefitted from his market placement in LA, in his case mainly due to the proximity to an adoring Mexican fanbase throughout Southern California.
    Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
  • In some cases, like his calls to deport millions of undocumented immigrants, Mr. Trump has promised changes that many of his most adoring fans in Europe have stopped well short of.
    Jim Tankersley, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Good starters are made up of the unique mix of benevolent dictator (someone has got to keep things moving), a maestro (there are a million different things at play; the starter gets them all to hopefully harmonize) and friend.
    Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 10 July 2025
  • The act was sealed in a pronouncement by Princess Isabel, who became a President Lincoln-like figure in Brazil, known to many as the benevolent white liberator of the enslaved.
    Time, Time, 17 June 2025
Adjective
  • While plaintiff opposition reflects legitimate concerns, these can be addressed with thoughtful defense strategies.
    Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • With thoughtful policy and community input, towns can balance the need for homes with the imperative to protect the natural spaces that define their landscape and legacy.
    John Emmanuel, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
Adjective
  • Young Sil is sympathetic, the result of an unethical science experiment.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2025
  • Davenport is sympathetic to best-of-five giving women’s tennis a more even platform, but fears that critics of women’s tennis would still dig up something to find fault with.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 12 July 2025

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“Tenderhearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenderhearted. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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