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as in tenderness
sympathetic concern for the well-being of others
with touching kindness, the couple offered the stranded tourists a place to stay for the night
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as in sympathy
the capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune
out of the kindness of your heart, would you at least consider adopting this stray cat?
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as in courtesy
an act of kind assistance
what a kindness to allow us to use your car for the funeral
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Recent Examples of kindness
The governor urged Americans to choose kindness in a time of high political tension.
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ABC News, 14 Sep. 2025
While kindness to flight attendants is always the right move, upgrades don’t work that way anymore.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
As a reminder, know that small acts of kindness count.
—Helen Dennis, Oc Register, 14 Sep. 2025
That’s what the lesson here is for me, to treat others with respect and kindness, to honor the wishes of the fallen, and to have this dream of a better future.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 13 Sep. 2025
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ABC News, 14 Sep. 2025
While kindness to flight attendants is always the right move, upgrades don’t work that way anymore.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
As a reminder, know that small acts of kindness count.
—Helen Dennis, Oc Register, 14 Sep. 2025
That’s what the lesson here is for me, to treat others with respect and kindness, to honor the wishes of the fallen, and to have this dream of a better future.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 13 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for kindness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindness
Noun
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Trans-generational grief engenders both tenderness and bitterness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Sep. 2025
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Littlenecks are the smallest of the hard-shell clams and are known for their sweet flavor and tenderness.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Last season, Kelly doing something like this probably earned little sympathy from LSU fans because the Tigers underperformed.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Characters like Sophie, who decide against parenthood, are portrayed with sympathy and respect; but so too are the relationships between parents and children, which the game presents as meaningful.—
G Kirilloff,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Photo courtesy of Templon, Paris - Brussels Some of the bronze sculptures are painted in vibrant colors.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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As always, his courtesy was old-fashioned and slightly otherworldly.—
Cynthia Zarin,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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Cobb said the generosity of her unsung heroes, who were on the street trying to survive, has remained with her.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
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One production that made full use of the Basque country’s generosity is one of San Sebastian’s in competition titles Maspalomas, co-directed by Basque filmmakers Jose Mari Goenaga and the Goya Award-winning Aitor Arregi.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Sep. 2025
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Lead for Influence and Impact Offer stability and clarity, integrity and transparency as well as empathy and compassion.—
Tracy Brower,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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In the clip, the Mexican-American singer talks about the importance of having compassion and helping her community, while also visiting a local supermarket and paying for the groceries of many strangers.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Flacco may not be the answer, but Stefanksi is showing grace with the longtime veteran to figure things out.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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To prevent this, make sure to have trust and grace in place with your friend or family member.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Sep. 2025
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This isn't the first time a dog with an unusual breed mix has melted hearts online.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Researchers have previously noted an elevated but rare risk of myocarditis, or inflamed heart muscle, in young men in particular.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Until then, the city remains at the mercy of the weather.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The actor plays Oz on High Potential, a detective who found himself at the mercy of a serial killer at the end of season 1.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Kindness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindness. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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