as in kindness
sympathetic concern for the well-being of others
a hard-nosed businessman, better known for his tough-mindedness than for his tenderheartedness
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Noun
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Think of kindness and gratitude as two strands that twist together into the helix of your child's happiness.—
Catherine Newman,
Parents,
22 Feb. 2026 -
But also moments of strength, kindness and profound connection.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Parboil the potatoes first for tenderness, then stick them under the broiler to develop a golden brown hue.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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Yoshizawa and Yokohama bring abiding tenderness to their characters’ friendship while refusing to allow either protagonist to be reduced to a simple set of qualities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Tenderheartedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenderheartedness. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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