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as in kind
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
brought homemade chicken soup out of kindly concern for my health
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as in helpful
promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being
a vegetarian diet can be very kindly to a person hoping to lose a few pounds
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as in nicely
with good reason or courtesy
would you kindly hand me the scissors?
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as in pretty
chiefly Southern
to some degree or extent
their visit was kindly a surprise
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Recent Examples of kindly
Andrew Moravcsik, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2019
Fans willing to overlook the obvious vapidity of director Rob Reiner, a hostile Democrat-progressive zealot, prove that some conservatives are bamboozled by liberalism’s kindly pretense.
—Armond White, National Review, 21 Feb. 2024
Nate Jones, Vulture, 1 Feb. 2025
Lynch was the model for conducting oneself kindly on a film set.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
But portraying Metternich as a victim of trauma, a thoughtful strategist, a harbinger of modern European federalism, and a kindly and moderate man in private doesn’t excuse the cruelty and intolerance of his politics.
—Andrew Moravcsik, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2019
Fans willing to overlook the obvious vapidity of director Rob Reiner, a hostile Democrat-progressive zealot, prove that some conservatives are bamboozled by liberalism’s kindly pretense.
—Armond White, National Review, 21 Feb. 2024
Adverb
When Anatomy of a Fall was snubbed by France, rumors swirled that the committee had not looked kindly on director Justine Triet using her Palme d’Or acceptance speech to slam president Emmanuel Macron’s pension reform plan, after accepting government funding for the film.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 1 Feb. 2025
Lynch was the model for conducting oneself kindly on a film set.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindly
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One person, however, who definitely didn’t have kind things to say online after the incident was President Donald Trump, who also attended the game Sunday.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2025
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After Sister Mary Thomas spoke, each sister admitted to personal failures, apologized for slights, and thanked others for kind gestures—demonstrating the humility required for communal living.—
Lawrence Wright,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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The hack works for all types of bread but is especially helpful for loaves that don't include preservatives, like homemade and artisanal breads.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2025
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Having complementary driving styles will inevitably be helpful.—
Madeline Coleman,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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The best all-around ballplayer in town and pretty much the best all-around player the Mets have ever had, which means Francisco Lindor.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2025
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Charles Franklin: There Are Mixed Feelings About Trump Usually approval and favorability track pretty closely.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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Even with their flaws and subjectivities, human therapists are equipped to hold a compassionate, adaptive space that AI currently can’t replicate.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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June's story serves as a reminder of the dedication required to rescue and rehabilitate homeless animals, as well as the impact of compassionate individuals willing to go the extra mile.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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The law requires certain companies to file reports identifying a company's beneficial owners with FinCEN.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Gut Health Honey contains prebiotics, which are compounds that support the growth of beneficial bacteria in your gut.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
19 Feb. 2025
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The landscape of the women’s game, though getting more crowded with real contenders, is not quite there yet.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2025
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Even if your skin is quite resilient, the best body washes for sensitive skin can benefit all skin types for their soothing, usually minimalist formulations.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Allure,
15 Feb. 2025
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Centuries ago, the seemingly benevolent alien race Oankali intervened in humanity's fateful hours, saving the remaining survivors and putting them in a deep sleep aboard their spaceship.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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The June Foray Award for significant and benevolent impact was given to the non-profit organization Women in Animation for its work advocating for gender equality and inclusion in the industry.—
Terry Flores,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2025
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Each metric was graded on a 100-point scale, with 100 representing the most favorable conditions for singles who are actively dating.—
Fernanda Galan,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Feb. 2025
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Around nine in ten Catholics who identify with or lean toward the Democratic Party have a favorable view of him, compared to 63 percent of Catholics who identify with or lean toward the Republican Party.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Kindly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindly. Accessed 26 Feb. 2025.
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