as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
a good-hearted doctor who regularly sees poor patients for free
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Recent Examples of good-hearted
The Scottish actor, 52, joined Season 5 in 2008 and has remained a regular series star ever since, portraying the complex and good-hearted doctor while also directing 49 episodes, more than anyone else.
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Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Jimmy and Khalil, who are both innately good-hearted men, worked together every day under extremely dangerous circumstances.
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Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
During a typical year, a comedian emcee heads on stage after the meal to roast the president and the news media, then the president gets a turn afterward to toss some good-hearted jokes back toward the reporters who cover him critically.
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Kyler Alvord,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
The festival is a four-day event where local chefs showcase their skills, raise money and compete in good-hearted competitions.
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Tribune News Service,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Jimmy and Khalil, who are both innately good-hearted men, worked together every day under extremely dangerous circumstances.
—
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
During a typical year, a comedian emcee heads on stage after the meal to roast the president and the news media, then the president gets a turn afterward to toss some good-hearted jokes back toward the reporters who cover him critically.
—
Kyler Alvord,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
The festival is a four-day event where local chefs showcase their skills, raise money and compete in good-hearted competitions.
—
Tribune News Service,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for good-hearted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for good-hearted
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Weeks’ mother described her daughter as passionate about music and justice, witty and compassionate.
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Such a bond occurs when a judge grants a compassionate release for inmates who are in failing health and no longer a threat to the community.
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The teaser also offers glimpses of Vincent Lindon as Jean Valjean, the ex-convict who rebuilds his life as a benevolent industrialist, and Tahar Rahim as Inspector Javert, Valjean’s relentless nemesis.
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Even though there are other siblings in the Fak family that make an appearance on The Bear, these brothers take center stage for their occasional quarreling and their benevolent behavior toward each other.
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Inside is super-clean and nice, and the servers were very kind and attentive.
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The two brothers have had nothing but kind things to say about each other, and have managed to fend off any chatter about a sibling rivalry.
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The most remarkable performance in the film, however, may be that of real-life counselor Annette Deao, whose firm hand and sympathetic guidance lend Union County its stoic nature.
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Ever since Hayden Herrera published her landmark biography of Frida in 1983, Kahlo has been perceived as a sympathetic figure.
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High ceilings and generous proportions create volume, while thoughtful transitions blur the lines between interior and exterior, extending daily life beyond the home’s four walls.
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The bold contrast calls for thoughtful choices of wall color.
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“Good-hearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good-hearted. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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