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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Ubah Ali, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Luplow, 36, is one of four winners of the inaugural FECK Awards, a national program created by Chaz Ebert to recognize people who show exemplary forgiveness, empathy, compassion and kindness, or FECK.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Kevin MacEgan said his father’s honor, wisdom, kindness and character will serve as his lasting legacy.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The giver of kindness benefits in lots of ways.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 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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