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as in service
an act of kind assistance
what a kindness to allow us to use your car for the funeral
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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 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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Recent Examples of kindness
Creating a positive workplace culture starts with leaders who prioritize kindness and empathy.
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Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Green flags are kindness—the person has to be kind.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2025
Through pretend play, cooperative games, or storytelling, kids can explore different perspectives and practice kindness.
—Alana Bracken, Parents, 28 Feb. 2025
Opposite Tom Hanks, Rylance emits an icy intensity but also a kindness as his character waits for whatever fate chooses for him.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
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Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Green flags are kindness—the person has to be kind.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2025
Through pretend play, cooperative games, or storytelling, kids can explore different perspectives and practice kindness.
—Alana Bracken, Parents, 28 Feb. 2025
Opposite Tom Hanks, Rylance emits an icy intensity but also a kindness as his character waits for whatever fate chooses for him.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindness
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Here’s a cost effective service that should survive.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Without action, more communities will continue to lose access to essential health care services.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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Much like filmmaking, which is perhaps why the movie finds sympathy in a tale of concession and economic exploitation.—
Matt Shaw,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office announced Yates’ death a day later and offered sympathies to his family in a Jan. 17, 2024 news release.—
Julia Marnin,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Feb. 2025
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Friedland builds her drama through sharp honesty, and tough as its material may be, few films are so tonally flexible, so able to turn on a dime: stray moments of tenderness, humility, even absurdity poke through, with a love and care for Ruth shown by characters and creators alike.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2025
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That means taking off your shoe and sock and checking for any sign of injury such as any tenderness, swelling, bruising, deformity, laceration or bones sticking through the skin.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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In this moment, all sides should give one another a bit of grace, perhaps even the benefit of the doubt, and take a breath.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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From his rise to YouTube fame to the family’s fall from grace and how he’s been picking up the pieces for himself and his children, here's everything to know about Kevin Franke's life today.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Read the full Pisces Daily Horoscope Aries (March 21 - April 19) Driven by compassion?—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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And everything with her is effortless compassion and empathy.—
C. R. Walker,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
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Inspired by the Bedouin tradition of generosity, which involves welcoming guests with food, drink, and open hospitality, Killa sought to evoke the feeling of being invited into a private home or aboard a luxurious yacht.—
Katharina Kotrba,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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But, the most remarkable outpouring of generosity has come from the workers themselves, engaging in collective action to assist their colleagues.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
1 Mar. 2025
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There could be more of the same in the new month ahead, with bitcoin expected to be at the mercy of investors’ macro concerns despite its strong regulatory tailwinds.—
Tanaya Macheel,Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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Cal Fire captain begged for mercy during slaying captured on video, officials say.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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These basic concepts of freedom are at the very heart of Hamilton.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2025
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At heart, the brand messaging is consistent: Individuals who work hard and win reward themselves with a Rolex.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Kindness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindness. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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