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Recent Examples of well-meaning
Even the most well-meaning can cross boundaries without realizing it.
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Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
Dealing with prying relatives or well-meaning (or not-so-well-meaning) smug married friends?
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Pay attention, however, and the connection between Mary and Boo becomes more tender as their dilemma deepens, as does the relationship between Mary and her well-meaning, if totally embarrassing, mom.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2026
While well-meaning, this approach often achieves the opposite effect.
—Abdo Riani, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
Dealing with prying relatives or well-meaning (or not-so-well-meaning) smug married friends?
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Pay attention, however, and the connection between Mary and Boo becomes more tender as their dilemma deepens, as does the relationship between Mary and her well-meaning, if totally embarrassing, mom.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2026
While well-meaning, this approach often achieves the opposite effect.
—Abdo Riani, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for well-meaning
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-meaning
Adjective
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Other publishers offered writers more generous rates, and Gernsback's reputation for occasionally stiffing his creditors became an advantage for his competitors.—
Chris Klimek,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2026
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There’s space to spread out, too, with notably generous layouts and extra-large bathroom vanities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After he's falsely accused of burning down an airplane factory, another wrong man (Robert Cummings) embarks on a road trip through good-spirited Americana, crossing paths with a charming collection of kindhearted patriots who discuss civic duty, democracy, and the legal system.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Apr. 2026
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In an interview, Salinas’ sister, 50-year-old Paulette Salinas, described her brother as kindhearted, family-oriented and deeply rooted in the church and community.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Focus on business and personal relationships with those who are kind, helpful and have your back.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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The service The service is kind as only Romans can be, formal but always friendly.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As a for-profit company, SpaceX will prioritize missions that maximize value to shareholders, which could stymie more purely altruistic objectives.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Apr. 2026
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For example, Cheek cites research that connects altruistic behavior and a sense of purpose with reduced inflammation, as opposed to hedonistic pursuits, which can worsen inflammation.—
Keith Wagstaff,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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With the eventual blessing of his benevolent landlords, Grattan has completely transformed the rental unit— widening doorways, upgrading electrical systems, and reimagining every wall and ceiling.—
Sam Cochran,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
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Maybe the universe wasn’t on her side—would a benevolent god send Russ Sutton onto Cherry’s path?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Well-meaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-meaning. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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