as in kindness
sympathetic concern for the well-being of others
volunteers at the shelter tended to all the animals in their care with great tenderness
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Recent Examples of tenderness
Cremation stands in contrast to the tenderness and guardianship that Judaism encourages at life’s end.
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Rabbi Moishe Kievman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Davis could paint with tenderness or bring the hammer.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
These days, toast is a canvas for both creativity and comfort, so why not brighten up the morning by bringing in color and spice, tenderness and crunch, sweetness and tang?
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
The tenderness of the chicken on the skewers is perfect, and the meat slides right off the skewer.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2026
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Rabbi Moishe Kievman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Davis could paint with tenderness or bring the hammer.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
These days, toast is a canvas for both creativity and comfort, so why not brighten up the morning by bringing in color and spice, tenderness and crunch, sweetness and tang?
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
The tenderness of the chicken on the skewers is perfect, and the meat slides right off the skewer.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenderness
kindness
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Values of inclusivity, values of diversity and kindness.—
Kevin Baxter Los Angeles Times,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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However, to date, the relationship has been the best, as it has been adorned with love, kindness, joy and fulfillment.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Tenderness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenderness. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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