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
Buttermilk adds moisture and tenderness to the cake.
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Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
This recipe uses an Instant Pot to quickly cook the meat to juicy tenderness.
—Deputy Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Having a husband who engaged with his kids with ferocious tenderness and playful delight was a gift.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Bite size pieces of rotisserie chicken add a tenderness to the dish.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
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Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
This recipe uses an Instant Pot to quickly cook the meat to juicy tenderness.
—Deputy Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Having a husband who engaged with his kids with ferocious tenderness and playful delight was a gift.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Bite size pieces of rotisserie chicken add a tenderness to the dish.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tenderness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenderness
kindness
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There is little reason to think that Leon, who has already ruled against the government, will look with particular kindness on this experiment in literary form.—
Quinta Jurecic,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
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As the intuitive Scorpio Moon harmonizes with expansive Jupiter this morning, kindness and perspective flow naturally, helping conversations feel more open and supportive.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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“Tenderness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenderness. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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