1
as in affectionate
feeling or showing love
a tenderhearted new mother
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2
as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
a tenderhearted offer of help for the victims of the earthquake
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Recent Examples of tenderhearted
The Young Man had observed the more tenderhearted guests, women and aged men, brought to tears when the girls serenaded themselves.
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Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Harry Melling and Alexander Skarsgård star in this tenderhearted comedy from Harry Lighton.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
Cancer: Louis de Pointe du Lac, Interview with the Vampire
Nostalgic, tenderhearted and beautifully tortured, Louis matches your emotional waves, Cancer.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Howard, a tenderhearted council worker with a voice like a creaky door, would quietly glitch out.
—Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
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
Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Harry Melling and Alexander Skarsgård star in this tenderhearted comedy from Harry Lighton.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
Cancer: Louis de Pointe du Lac, Interview with the Vampire
Nostalgic, tenderhearted and beautifully tortured, Louis matches your emotional waves, Cancer.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Howard, a tenderhearted council worker with a voice like a creaky door, would quietly glitch out.
—Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenderhearted
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The couple were affectionate while walking the red carpet together as well as while inside the venue.—
Sarah Sotoodeh , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Along the way, the animal attracts plenty of delighted squeals, affectionate greetings and eager requests from passersby for a photo together.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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And that’s what drove me creatively — to be authentic, but to be compassionate.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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The unconscious Moon in your 8th House of Intimacy forms a graceful trine with compassionate Venus in your 12th House of Solitude, inviting release without drama.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Alongside her loving words, Hudson posted a snap of the couple sharing a romantic kiss followed by a sweet image of the pair hugging daughter Rani Rose, 7, and an intimate photo of herself and Fujikawa snuggling in bed together wearing white robes.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Nevertheless, the Moon is dancing beautifully with both Venus and Jupiter, which makes this a day of mutual generosity and loving vibes.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Just don’t expect a lot of English–the hotel team were smiley and kind, but spoke a minimal amount.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Choose circles that feel kind, and show up consistently today.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Mom and daughter share adoring glances at an event to celebrate International Women's Day in London.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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But a falling out with former owner Glen Taylor kept him from returning to his ‘Sota to give adoring fans another chance to thank him for 14 seasons with No. 21 on his back and Minnesota in his heart.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Sadly, Pennywise is not a benevolent creature.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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Others prioritize self-interest, often cloaked in benevolent language.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Regardless of one’s position, a decision about downtown’s historic core deserves thoughtful public discussion.—
Sarah M. Boye,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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General Daily Insight for June 14, 2026 Fresh pages wait for thoughtful words tonight.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Workplaces 'rarely make room' for grief The managers at the next company seemed sympathetic.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Considerably more sympathetic to her plight is Melanie Saunders (Graynor), a high-minded acting teacher whose intensive Act One studio Hannah chances upon while researching her favorite young actress, Gracie Thomas (Tavi Gevinson), online.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
13 June 2026
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“Tenderhearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenderhearted. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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