kindness
noun
kind·ness
ˈkīn(d)-nəs 
Examples of kindness in a Sentence
We thanked her for her many kindnesses.
You would be doing me a great kindness if you agreed to help.
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Perhaps because of Chicago’s many diverse neighborhoods, or its blue-collar history, or its frigid winters, the city epitomizes the values of hard work, kindness toward others, humility, and basic common-sense and decency.
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Daniel Holz, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Emma’s kindness toward him leaves Dana beaming, a mentor-mentee relationship that is often reserved for Robby and his residents.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 3 Apr. 2026
Their time together is spent not discussing their own traumas, but with soft, unspoken kindnesses and daily routine.
—Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
His heart was pure and full of love and now he is reunited with our mother who is the one who taught us how to show that love and kindness to those around us.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Daniel Holz, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Emma’s kindness toward him leaves Dana beaming, a mentor-mentee relationship that is often reserved for Robby and his residents.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 3 Apr. 2026
Their time together is spent not discussing their own traumas, but with soft, unspoken kindnesses and daily routine.
—Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
His heart was pure and full of love and now he is reunited with our mother who is the one who taught us how to show that love and kindness to those around us.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for kindness
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“Kindness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kindness. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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kindness
noun
kind·ness
ˈkīn(d)-nəs
1
: a kind deed : favor
returned his kindness
2
: the quality or state of being kind
treat others with kindness
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