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as in kindness
an act of kind assistance
self-effacing as well as selfless, he refused all public acknowledgement of his many benevolences to the community
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as in friendship
kindly concern, interest, or support
her benevolence towards her employees was such that she actually let one live in her home temporarily
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as in tenderness
sympathetic concern for the well-being of others
an actress who was admired for her benevolence as for her beauty
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Recent Examples of benevolence
Bayes published only two papers in his lifetime: one a defense of God’s benevolence, the other a defense of Newton’s calculus.
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Siddhartha Mukherjee, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
Coercing democratic allies such as Canada or Denmark more broadly weakens trust in U.S. alliances; threatening Panama reawakens fears of imperialism throughout Latin America; crippling the U.S. Agency for International Development undercuts the United States’ reputation for benevolence.
—Robert O. Keohane, Foreign Affairs, 2 June 2025
Byrne, a former publisher of Variety and veteran New York media insider, credited his long career to the benevolence shown him by executives at the New York Daily News.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 May 2025
Its benevolence toward allies, vast soft power, and military hegemony, has left it the biggest economy on earth, with an undefeatable currency – itself a very good and huge deal.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
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Siddhartha Mukherjee, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
Coercing democratic allies such as Canada or Denmark more broadly weakens trust in U.S. alliances; threatening Panama reawakens fears of imperialism throughout Latin America; crippling the U.S. Agency for International Development undercuts the United States’ reputation for benevolence.
—Robert O. Keohane, Foreign Affairs, 2 June 2025
Byrne, a former publisher of Variety and veteran New York media insider, credited his long career to the benevolence shown him by executives at the New York Daily News.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 May 2025
Its benevolence toward allies, vast soft power, and military hegemony, has left it the biggest economy on earth, with an undefeatable currency – itself a very good and huge deal.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for benevolence
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Cole has known Hussein for about six years and has seen how Hussein's kindness, character and compassion has inspired countless people at the school.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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His 90 years are saturated with kindness, love and compassion… driven by a fearless, diamond-like wisdom that engages a deeply divided world.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
30 July 2025
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Daryl and Carol have taken fans on an unforgettable and intensely human journey of challenge, survival, hope and friendship, and the response from fans, from the very first moments of The Walking Dead, has been remarkable.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
25 July 2025
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But research on romantic beliefs suggests that idealizing a partner can actually predict greater disappointment over time, especially when initial chemistry masks incompatible values, true friendship or aligned long-term goals.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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This step deeply seasons the meat while ensuring tenderness.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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The Brisk It brisket came in second, with lots of compliments on its tenderness and taste.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
3 July 2025
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Franchise developers Jordan Van Royen and Derek Harper aim to standardize the dog grooming experience with consistent pricing and services.—
Molly Gregory,
The Courier-Journal,
31 July 2025
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Every region of the country, including Michigan has a higher risk of warmer-than-usual temperatures, the weather service says.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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He’s got charisma, a dapper style and a crippling need to be the center of attention, which is classic Leo energy, minus the warmth and generosity.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Fuentes Espinal works in construction to support his family and has spent the last 15 years as a volunteer pastor at Iglesia del Nazareno Jesus Te Ama, also known as the Church of the Nazarene Jesus Loves You, where he is known for his sermons and generosity.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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Four fundamental principles underlie health-care ethics: beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy, and justice.—
Christine Henneberg,
The Atlantic,
24 June 2025
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Paula Keeler, 74, took a break from her recent shift inspecting produce to discuss the organization’s beneficence.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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Jeff Zients’ role in authorizing this mechanical mercy raises serious ethical concerns.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
19 July 2025
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In commending the souls of the deceased to the loving mercy of Almighty God, the Holy Father prays for the consolation of those who grieve and for the recovery of the injured.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
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The group talked about what kept them in or brought them to Sandusky: family, the low cost of living, small-town friendliness.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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For cities, readers were asked to rate sights/landmarks, culture, food, friendliness, shopping and value.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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“Benevolence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benevolence. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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