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Recent Examples of well-meaning
His father, old-fashioned but well-meaning, had refused.
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Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
This approach, while perhaps well-meaning, can silence students, curtail their growth and rob them of learning opportunities.
—Boaz Dvir, The Conversation, 14 Mar. 2026
Even the most well-meaning can cross boundaries without realizing it.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
Dealing with prying relatives or well-meaning (or not-so-well-meaning) smug married friends?
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
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Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
This approach, while perhaps well-meaning, can silence students, curtail their growth and rob them of learning opportunities.
—Boaz Dvir, The Conversation, 14 Mar. 2026
Even the most well-meaning can cross boundaries without realizing it.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
Dealing with prying relatives or well-meaning (or not-so-well-meaning) smug married friends?
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for well-meaning
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-meaning
Adjective
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Barton 1792 doesn’t disclose its mash bill, but it is generally described as corn-forward, with a generous wheat component and a small, malted barley portion.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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In addition, Ohmes said that the company's foray into organic items along with its generous loyalty program has upside potential.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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After he's falsely accused of burning down an airplane factory, another wrong man (Robert Cummings) embarks on a road trip through good-spirited Americana, crossing paths with a charming collection of kindhearted patriots who discuss civic duty, democracy, and the legal system.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Apr. 2026
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In an interview, Salinas’ sister, 50-year-old Paulette Salinas, described her brother as kindhearted, family-oriented and deeply rooted in the church and community.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Pause, cut the message down to what is clear and kind, then respond from the present instead of the undertow.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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And some were not kind to him on social media following the terrible first round.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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On a more altruistic note, the owners of the lodge are incredibly committed to their local community, supporting them through the Mukwa River Lodge School of Music and Art, which provides education, arts, and skills development to children in surrounding villages.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The lawsuit accuses Altman and his top lieutenant, Greg Brockman, of double-crossing Musk by straying from the San Francisco company’s founding mission to be an altruistic steward of a revolutionary technology.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 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
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“Well-meaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-meaning. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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