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as in kindness
an act of kind assistance
self-effacing as well as selfless, he refused all public acknowledgement of his many benevolences to the community
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as in friendship
kindly concern, interest, or support
her benevolence towards her employees was such that she actually let one live in her home temporarily
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as in tenderness
sympathetic concern for the well-being of others
an actress who was admired for her benevolence as for her beauty
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Recent Examples of benevolence
Its benevolence toward allies, vast soft power, and military hegemony, has left it the biggest economy on earth, with an undefeatable currency – itself a very good and huge deal.
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Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
New York’s benevolent liberalism of the Rockefeller years comes off as top-down benevolence, sociological benevolence, experience-free benevolence.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2025
Practicing compassion, empathy and benevolence will help us on our quest — so put your best foot forward and show others how to love each other and fight for their beliefs.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 16 Aug. 2024
Research has established that when weighing whether to trust someone, people generally make judgments about their competence, benevolence, and integrity.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 7 May 2025
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Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
New York’s benevolent liberalism of the Rockefeller years comes off as top-down benevolence, sociological benevolence, experience-free benevolence.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2025
Practicing compassion, empathy and benevolence will help us on our quest — so put your best foot forward and show others how to love each other and fight for their beliefs.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 16 Aug. 2024
Research has established that when weighing whether to trust someone, people generally make judgments about their competence, benevolence, and integrity.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for benevolence
Noun
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Politeness and kindness are attributes that parents want to reinforce and encourage in their children.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
7 July 2025
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Lunches, meetings, phone calls, always Mark’s delicious southern drawl infusing us with his spirit and kindness.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
7 July 2025
Noun
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By the end of the first episode of Beyond the Villa, which premiered last night, viewers finally learned why their favorite friendship was starting to crumble.—
Monique Wilson,
Glamour,
14 July 2025
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Lavigne maintains a close friendship with Richard’s granddaughter and continues working with the Smithsonian on projects that preserve and celebrate Richard’s contributions.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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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
Noun
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First off, this service is available to most Android phones and all iPhones from the iPhone 13 onwards.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Although Pazzi is gone, the need for automation in food service continues to grow.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Hospitality, for us, is a reflection of our values—warmth, generosity, and community.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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In the past week, The Athletic tried to do justice to both Diogo’s remarkable talent as a player and the qualities which made so many people warm to him: his spirit, generosity and determination.—
Andrew Fifield,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Four fundamental principles underlie health-care ethics: beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy, and justice.—
Christine Henneberg,
The Atlantic,
24 June 2025
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Paula Keeler, 74, took a break from her recent shift inspecting produce to discuss the organization’s beneficence.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
Noun
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In many cases, core systems and procurement processes are not yet fully operational or are at the mercy of the former parent company, making traditional supplier onboarding a challenge.—
Simon Wells,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Shelia was then sentenced to life behind bars with mercy, a West Virginia law which grants juvenile offenders the possibility of parole after 15 years.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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Most of us rely on visual shortcuts, such as bright colors that might suggest warmth or friendliness, while dark, edgy imagery might be read as rebellious or intense.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Now able to delegate most responsibilities to her staff, Trish credits her business’ growth and longevity to friendliness and empathy.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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“Benevolence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benevolence. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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