as in kindness
sympathetic concern for the well-being of others
the unfailing compassionateness of the staff at the hospice
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Noun
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If someone fishes for attention, offer praise while naming your need for equal give and take, because harmony grows when kindness and clarity share space.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026 -
Clarity paired with kindness heals misunderstandings faster than silence.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Create safety now so tenderness can unfold.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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Use your Instant Pot to cook the chicken to tenderness in no time flat.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Compassionateness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compassionateness. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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