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
The reconnection that Esme warned would never happen finds its tenderness dashed by the sudden appearance of Jacob.
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Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
Types of pain that can arise in the jaw include tenderness, aching, and feeling an electric shock-like pain radiating through one side of the face through the jaw.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2025
Endara’s delicate direction of her two lead actresses creates moments of tenderness and mutual appreciation that always feel organically brought to life.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
Other must reads Relive a Y2K quinceañera in L.A., in all its nostalgia and tenderness.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
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Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
Types of pain that can arise in the jaw include tenderness, aching, and feeling an electric shock-like pain radiating through one side of the face through the jaw.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2025
Endara’s delicate direction of her two lead actresses creates moments of tenderness and mutual appreciation that always feel organically brought to life.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
Other must reads Relive a Y2K quinceañera in L.A., in all its nostalgia and tenderness.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenderness
kindness
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Researchers explored how prosocial behavior, acts of genuine kindness and concern for others influences perceptions of physical attractiveness.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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But Mike throws the man’s kindness back in his face by knocking him out and lifting his watch and wallet.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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“Tenderness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenderness. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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