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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
Yet beneath its delightful surface, Nobody Wants This remains an uneven show—one that relies too heavily on its effervescent stars and, despite treating them with more kindness this time around, still struggles with its Jewish women.
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Judy Berman, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Through music, dance, comedy, and their experiences, children discover friendship, kindness, and the wonders of nature.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
Mills should be remembered for her kindness as well as her final altruistic act, her sister said.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
In the end, even kindness comes with a price tag.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
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Judy Berman, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Through music, dance, comedy, and their experiences, children discover friendship, kindness, and the wonders of nature.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
Mills should be remembered for her kindness as well as her final altruistic act, her sister said.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
In the end, even kindness comes with a price tag.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for kindness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindness
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From viral skits to personal storytelling, Alexandra Madison and Jon Bouffard have become a powerful presence in the TikTok universe, drawing in millions with an intimate blend of humor, transparency, and everyday tenderness.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
21 Oct. 2025
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External hemorrhoids, on the other hand, tend to cause itching, tenderness and swelling that can make any sitting uncomfortable.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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After sharing his story online, commenters expressed sympathy for the boy’s situation, calling his father’s behavior selfish and neglectful.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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For now, at least, the tragic backstories primarily serve as shortcuts to drum up sympathy for these characters.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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At the end of the following season, they were relegated on the final day courtesy of defeat at Arsenal, where Wright was among the scorers.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Other photos in the bunch included a mirror selfie with his hair pushed back courtesy of a headband, his Cloud23 hot sauce on store shelves, Animal-style fries from In-N-Out Burger (plus plenty of ketchup) and more of life’s special little moments.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Brown family is among the wealthiest families in the country, and its generosity over generations has left an undeniable mark on Louisville.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Still, Kozlin says she was overwhelmed by Evelyn’s generosity.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Boundaries, compassion and emotional clarity are your lifelong teachers.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Unlike a host of seedy managers looking to make a quick buck, Landau had real care and compassion for Springsteen.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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Filmmaking is blind instinct, petty calculations, smooth generalship, daydreaming, pig-headedness, grace, bluff, risk.—
Susan Sontag,
Vogue,
26 Oct. 2025
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But the Ridgeways, in learning about Sigg’s experience, expressed empathy and grace.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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The third-highest goal scorer in the club’s history had his heart set on chasing down more records and winning another Golden Boot.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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My heart doesn't feel okay with it.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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What’s more, the questionable financial literacy and investment skills of most Americans leaves them at the mercy of providers of financial services and products of all kinds.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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Adding someone via trade is also an option, but the Yankees and Brian Cashman would then be at the mercy of another general manager.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Kindness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindness. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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