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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
At the time of writing, it has been watched almost 3 million times, with Malachi's simple act of kindness touching so many.
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Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
Jonathan Strike, who lives in Heinz's apartment building, told Fox News that Heinz had only moved in a few months ago, but her kindness radiated in the community.
—Alexandra Koch , Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2025
All those things are affected if people just start to value kindness.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 21 July 2025
But his message will resound of kindness and creativity.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
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Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
Jonathan Strike, who lives in Heinz's apartment building, told Fox News that Heinz had only moved in a few months ago, but her kindness radiated in the community.
—Alexandra Koch , Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2025
All those things are affected if people just start to value kindness.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 21 July 2025
But his message will resound of kindness and creativity.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindness
Noun
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This step deeply seasons the meat while ensuring tenderness.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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The Brisk It brisket came in second, with lots of compliments on its tenderness and taste.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
3 July 2025
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Colbert expressed sympathy for Harris having to endure it.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Aug. 2025
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After the shooting in Manhattan, Mamdani expressed sympathy to the victims on social media.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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The Emmy Award-winning actress’ look came courtesy of Gucci’s 2026 cruise collection.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
1 Aug. 2025
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In this image released by the U.S. Navy courtesy of Lockheed Martin, the Navy's variant of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the F-35C, conducts a test flight on February 11, 2011, over Chesapeake Bay in the mid-Atlantic.—
Anna Commander
Robert Birsel
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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He’s got charisma, a dapper style and a crippling need to be the center of attention, which is classic Leo energy, minus the warmth and generosity.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Fuentes Espinal works in construction to support his family and has spent the last 15 years as a volunteer pastor at Iglesia del Nazareno Jesus Te Ama, also known as the Church of the Nazarene Jesus Loves You, where he is known for his sermons and generosity.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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Among those lessons is that working with young people — and earning their trust — requires patience and compassion.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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Above all, excellence is an ethic—a commitment to integrity, mastery and compassion.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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This is where strength meets grace and innovation aligns with the creative pursuit of our aspirations.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 Aug. 2025
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Embrace the clarity and freedom that come with breaking through these limiting beliefs. March 2025 Five of Swords: Conflicts may arise this month, Scorpio, testing your ability to navigate power dynamics with grace and a level of unbotheredness that most don’t expect from you.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
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There will always be a special place in our hearts for Starkey, but this was impressive.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
28 July 2025
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Adam always finds a way to keep Cam's memory alive which warms our heart.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
28 July 2025
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Jeff Zients’ role in authorizing this mechanical mercy raises serious ethical concerns.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
19 July 2025
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In commending the souls of the deceased to the loving mercy of Almighty God, the Holy Father prays for the consolation of those who grieve and for the recovery of the injured.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
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“Kindness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindness. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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