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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
Aidan Monaghan—Focus Features Unfortunately, the being that answers this call is not one for compassion or benevolence.
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Megan McCluskey, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
And the York family doesn’t do the lavish stuff for team parties or just general employee benevolence that was a hallmark of the Eddie D. era.
—Tim Kawakami, The Athletic, 23 Aug. 2024
After all, in school we’re constantly taught the values of cooperation, trust, kindness, benevolence and compassion.
—Diane Gensler, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2025
Where Ricken sees benevolence and opportunity, Devon sees only wiles and trickery.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Megan McCluskey, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
And the York family doesn’t do the lavish stuff for team parties or just general employee benevolence that was a hallmark of the Eddie D. era.
—Tim Kawakami, The Athletic, 23 Aug. 2024
After all, in school we’re constantly taught the values of cooperation, trust, kindness, benevolence and compassion.
—Diane Gensler, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2025
Where Ricken sees benevolence and opportunity, Devon sees only wiles and trickery.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for benevolence
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Katherine deals with everything from sexism to ageism, while also having to learn a few lessons about kindness and work-life balance along the way.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Magazine, the actor, 55, said kindness is key in Hollywood.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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There’s just something about this charming friendship that’s wildly heartwarming and authentic.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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Instead, the show offers more than a few laugh-out-loud moments, a new portrayal of golden-age friendships and some genuinely delightful guest stars.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2025
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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread With Peanut Crumble The combination of overripe banana and vegetable oil in this recipe for chocolate chip banana bread, adapted from baker Valerie Gordon, give it its just-right tenderness.—
Betty Hallock,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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In addition to the discomfort felt in such areas, people with hip pain may also experience swelling, increased tenderness, bruising, difficulty walking, maintaining posture or even trouble sleeping.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Understand that the plans often won’t cover a full range of benefits, and check to see which services are covered and which are excluded.—
Julie Appleby,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
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Otherwise, the line of storms appears to be the leading player and is expected to reach the Kansas City metro between 1 and 2 a.m., the weather service said.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2025
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The 2025 World Happiness Report ranks more than 140 countries based on a number of factors, including life expectancy, freedom from corruption, and generosity.—
Passport by ForbesLife,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Several factors, including inequality, generosity, freedom, life expectancy and perceptions of corruption, all contribute to the rankings – but one question related to happiness is weighed heavily by researchers.—
Andrea Margolis,
Fox News,
23 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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Now, residents of Gaza and the West Bank are at the mercy of Israeli military operations in which fighters and civilians are being slain at staggering rates.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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Relying on a narrow set of solutions can leave organizations vulnerable to stagnation and outdated systems, let alone at the mercy of a single particular vendor.—
Dirk-Peter van-Leeuwen,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Politicians in these countries have quietly expressed revulsion at President Donald Trump’s apparent friendliness with Vladimir Putin and willingness to make sweetheart deals at the expense of Ukraine.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2025
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In the early 2000s, the village's pedestrian friendliness and mix of uses was ahead of its time — for the U.S.—
Alexandria Sands,
Axios,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Benevolence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benevolence. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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