kindness
noun
kind·ness
ˈkīn(d)-nəs 
Examples of kindness in a Sentence
We thanked her for her many kindnesses.
You would be doing me a great kindness if you agreed to help.
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Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Your laugh, your kindness, your wit, your strength, your loyalty, your passion and your zest for life.
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Harding defines kindness as an act of generosity expecting nothing in return.
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Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Your laugh, your kindness, your wit, your strength, your loyalty, your passion and your zest for life.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Harding defines kindness as an act of generosity expecting nothing in return.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Attention around Simpson has since taken off, with people commending him for his kindness and generosity.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for kindness
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“Kindness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kindness. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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kindness
noun
kind·ness
ˈkīn(d)-nəs
1
: a kind deed : favor
returned his kindness
2
: the quality or state of being kind
treat others with kindness
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