as in kindness
sympathetic concern for the well-being of others
volunteers at the shelter tended to all the animals in their care with great tenderness
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Recent Examples of tenderness
These days, toast is a canvas for both creativity and comfort, so why not brighten up the morning by bringing in color and spice, tenderness and crunch, sweetness and tang?
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Laura McLively, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
The tenderness of the chicken on the skewers is perfect, and the meat slides right off the skewer.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, cooking tools such as sous vide can improve tenderness and juiciness by holding meat at precise temperatures for longer times.
—Sara Place, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2026
Dorothy Parker was a master of witty dialogue and subtle comedy, and this story perfectly captures all the tenderness and rage of sisterhood.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
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Laura McLively, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
The tenderness of the chicken on the skewers is perfect, and the meat slides right off the skewer.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, cooking tools such as sous vide can improve tenderness and juiciness by holding meat at precise temperatures for longer times.
—Sara Place, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2026
Dorothy Parker was a master of witty dialogue and subtle comedy, and this story perfectly captures all the tenderness and rage of sisterhood.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tenderness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenderness
kindness
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Start small, nurture your base, and let kindness blossom from there.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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Watching together gives parents a chance to support kids in thinking critically about social dynamics and how to respond with kindness and courage.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Tenderness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenderness. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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