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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
What if billionaires were known for their benevolence rather than exploitation?
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Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 17 Dec. 2024
What are permanent and steady as the Rock of Gibraltar are cerebral pleasures from doing the right thing: kindness, benevolence, unsparing selflessness, unwearied devotion to justice, becoming wiser and more resilient by the day.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 1 Dec. 2024
Still, Arias said, the city has to set limits on its benevolence.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
Whatever happened to benevolence, kindness and selflessness?
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for benevolence
Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 17 Dec. 2024
What are permanent and steady as the Rock of Gibraltar are cerebral pleasures from doing the right thing: kindness, benevolence, unsparing selflessness, unwearied devotion to justice, becoming wiser and more resilient by the day.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 1 Dec. 2024
Still, Arias said, the city has to set limits on its benevolence.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
Whatever happened to benevolence, kindness and selflessness?
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for benevolence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benevolence
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Beyond baseball, Art was known for his kindness, humor, and deep appreciation for the people around him.—
Daniel Brown,
The Athletic,
9 Mar. 2025
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And for Katelyn, the internet's kindness has arrived exactly at the right time.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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The perfect mixture At first glance, Chrono Trigger might look like a fairly stereotypical RPG, from the themes about the power of friendship to the quirky non-human party members.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2025
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The two girls struck up a friendship on the spot, and when Gladys expressed keen interest in deer hunting, Mamie invited her on a hunt.—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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According to Omaha Steaks, the cut comes from the short loin of a cow and is prized for its balance of tenderness and flavor.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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On one of her bare shoulders, a thumb-size bruise, which Cassidy sees with something like satisfaction, though also tenderness.—
Joyce Carol Oates,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
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Brian Eno released his surprise new album, Aurum, Thursday exclusively on Apple Music, with the LP making use of the service’s spatial-audio technology.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2025
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The results can help guide decisions on whether to invest in more powerful hardware, cloud provider service levels, or tweak configurations to better meet machine learning demands.—
Dave Altavilla,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Simpson, who was known for bridging partisan divides with his quick wit, was remembered for his generosity.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Still, no one wants to have their generosity assumed.—
R. Eric Thomas,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Toobin’s thesis is brashly revisionist; Ford’s pardon of Richard Nixon has gone down in history as a great act of beneficence.—
Franklin Foer,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2025
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Professional guidelines, such as those set by the American Psychological Association, emphasize the principles of integrity, justice and beneficence.—
Philip Caldwell,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Jan. 2025
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In the process, water becomes a commodity subject to the mercies of the global marketplace, rather than a basic human right.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2025
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Despite a string of what most would see as good news for the cryptocurrency market – such as Trump's strategic reserve, more interest from large investing firms and signs of looser regulation – bitcoin remains at the mercy of uncertainty in the overall market, analysts said.—
Medora Lee,
USA TODAY,
10 Mar. 2025
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The place has changed hands a few times since, but its quality and friendliness have remained consistent.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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The home-listing website listed viable breeds based on size and ranked them based on cleanliness, barking, if the dog can be alone, exercise needs and friendliness to strangers.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Benevolence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benevolence. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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