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as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
a kind person who regularly volunteers at the homeless shelter
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as in thoughtful
given to or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and happiness of others
providing the grieving widow with a homemade meal was a kind deed
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as in type
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
I like that kind of candy
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as in category
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
we looked at just about every kind of flooring before deciding which to use in the kitchen
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Recent Examples of kind
Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
But due to the higher chance of humidity and warmer temperatures, summer is naturally kinder to hair and skin, thus requiring less maintenance products.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Sure, Lonesome Dove was a chunk, but the year or five that everyone was reading John Williams’s (not that one) Stoner (not that kind) was one of the more manageable iterations of this bizarre trend.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 15 May 2026
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Adjective
Bonta asked him to bring some samples of kinder, gentler form letters the city could consider adapting.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
But due to the higher chance of humidity and warmer temperatures, summer is naturally kinder to hair and skin, thus requiring less maintenance products.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Noun
That was a role model of a fictitious kind.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Sure, Lonesome Dove was a chunk, but the year or five that everyone was reading John Williams’s (not that one) Stoner (not that kind) was one of the more manageable iterations of this bizarre trend.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kind
Adjective
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Similarly, while conversational agents can reflect compassionate language, genuine compassion comes from a place of concern.—
Steve D. Klein,
STAT,
14 May 2026
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Advice on relationships, family, work and everyday life with practical, compassionate guidance and a touch of humor.—
R Eric Thomas,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
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There’s also a spacious indoor area filled with educational toys and games, and the friendly staff facilitate thoughtful activities like Nautical Knot Tying, Anguillan Boat Racing, nature walks, steel drum lessons, and sports including soccer, basketball, volleyball, and pickleball.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Instead of approaching pre-season cleaning as a frantic clear-out, experts suggest embracing thoughtful edits, a natural flow, and season-less updates that make a home feel lighter, more timeless and deeply personal.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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The overflow doctor had benevolent eyes and doughy cheeks, like fresh loaves of bread.—
Nami Mun,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2026
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That’s particularly noteworthy with sloths, with faces configured in a permanently benevolent expression.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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He is described by clients and peers as knowledgeable, ethical, and attentive, with a communication style that brings clarity to legal strategy while preserving the sophistication behind it.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The service Like all Four Seasons, the service is polished and attentive, though the concierge team is particularly helpful here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Yoshi and all his kin, being amiable sorts, agree to help.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
19 May 2026
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Now even casual drinkers seem to be on a journey of sorts—if not toward sobriety, then toward some kind of self-knowledge.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Each category comprises multiple factors that, together, create a detailed picture of what life abroad is really like.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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All Student Academy Award-winning films will be eligible to compete for the 99th Oscars in the short films categories — best animated short, best documentary short or best live action short.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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The Genius Group was Goldschmied’s dream coming true, combining his deep human personality and sympathetic spirit to share ideas and projects all while supporting the young and emerging talent.—
Maria Cristina Pavarini,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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The idea is to appear sympathetic to well-meaning people whose attention lapsed momentarily, forgetting that their picnic spot was also a concert venue.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Christine described her younger brother as kind, funny and caring.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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And shape a caring leader who constantly remembers each and every American soldier is someone's child.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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“Kind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kind. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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