as in kindness
the quality of having a generally kind and agreeable manner
The students quickly learned that despite their new teacher's gentleness, good grades had to be earned through hard work.
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Recent Examples of gentleness
One of the main reasons peptides have gained such momentum in skincare is their balance of efficacy and gentleness.
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Brianna Peters, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
Some of it has to do with the understated grace of Ninomiya’s performance as the Lost Man, whose gentleness of spirit, even under anxiety and duress, rang a distant bell.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
Details matter, but gentleness matters even more.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
But there is a new gentleness, too.
—Cathleen Schine, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026
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Brianna Peters, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
Some of it has to do with the understated grace of Ninomiya’s performance as the Lost Man, whose gentleness of spirit, even under anxiety and duress, rang a distant bell.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
Details matter, but gentleness matters even more.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
But there is a new gentleness, too.
—Cathleen Schine, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for gentleness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gentleness
Noun
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Understand that kindness and consideration can go a long way in these types of negotiation situations.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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Regardless of travel purpose or appearance, kindness and patience matter most in how passengers are treated.—
Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
Noun
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This one blends apple and pear for sweetness and texture.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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Edamame with Sea Salt & Dried Fruit This pairing creates a nice balance of nutrients with a touch of natural sweetness.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Nolan’s attentiveness to his characters extends beyond the page.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
12 May 2026
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The variance with accustomed Goodspeed values is apparent from the very first moments, though the opening gambit fails due to an appalling lack of attentiveness from the audience.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Following that road—with as much patience as your faith allows—does.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Some franchise owners can operate multiple units or territories, which comes from patience and vision.—
Seth Lederman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Cultural understanding and linguistic responsiveness are essential components of effective treatment.—
Maria Bledsoe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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In an urgency culture, leaders confuse responsiveness with value, and the brain pays for that with shallow thinking.—
Gerald J. Leonard,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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In recent years, BMW has shown a willingness to put its Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este concepts, like the Skytop roadster and Speedtop shooting brake, into production, but there appear to be no plans to do the same with the Vision BMW Alpina as of now.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
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Researchers note that more study is needed to fully understand the role cannabis may play in menopause symptom management, but the numbers highlight a growing willingness among women to experiment with different approaches to feeling better.—
Aisha Alves,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2026
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Each component must perform within narrow tolerances, particularly at extended distances where minor deviations can significantly affect accuracy.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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Everyone has a different retirement plan and a unique tolerance for risk.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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This is the generosity of Hamaguchi’s storytelling.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Saint Zdislava of Lemberk lived from 1220 to 1252 and was known for her generosity and work for the poor.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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“Gentleness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentleness. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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