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Recent Examples of well-meaning
His father, old-fashioned but well-meaning, had refused.
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Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
This approach, while perhaps well-meaning, can silence students, curtail their growth and rob them of learning opportunities.
—Boaz Dvir, The Conversation, 14 Mar. 2026
Even the most well-meaning can cross boundaries without realizing it.
—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
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Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
This approach, while perhaps well-meaning, can silence students, curtail their growth and rob them of learning opportunities.
—Boaz Dvir, The Conversation, 14 Mar. 2026
Even the most well-meaning can cross boundaries without realizing it.
—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
See All Example Sentences for well-meaning
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-meaning
Adjective
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Clarify the goal, assign the next step, and keep the tone generous.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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For families Aside from generous room and suite sizes, there are the simple things like kids menus at the restaurants and a cute farm animal stuffie for children to select at check-in.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 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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Pause, cut the message down to what is clear and kind, then respond from the present instead of the undertow.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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And some were not kind to him on social media following the terrible first round.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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The lawsuit accuses Altman and his top lieutenant, Greg Brockman, of double-crossing Musk by straying from the San Francisco company’s founding mission to be an altruistic steward of a revolutionary technology.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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Musk is seeking an unspecified amount of money to be paid to fund the altruistic efforts of OpenAI's charitable arm.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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That’s particularly noteworthy with sloths, with faces configured in a permanently benevolent expression.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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First bred in Canada and known as a fine water rescue dog, these gentle giants are supremely kind to everyone and display a benevolent, protective nature.—
Aditya Simha,
The Conversation,
7 May 2026
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“Well-meaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-meaning. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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