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as in benevolent
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
a compassionate person by nature
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as in sympathetic
having or showing the capacity for sharing the feelings of another
a compassionate smile made the refugees feel a little better
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as in to pity
to have sympathy for
a gentle soul who could compassionate even the most reprobate of scoundrels and villains
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Recent Examples of compassionate
Christin Perry, Parents, 15 Jan. 2025
Finally, the election of former Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa, a compassionate and pragmatic social democrat with a reputation for consensus building, to lead the European Council promises to bring a more cooperative atmosphere to the body.
—Erik Jones, Foreign Affairs, 13 Jan. 2025
Annalisa Merelli, Quartz, 20 Apr. 2023
He was recognized by Duke as being a competitor on the field and compassionate off it.
—J.c. Carnahan, orlandosentinel.com, 16 Dec. 2020
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For now, parents can focus on the important task of raising the next generation of kind, compassionate, and curious children.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 15 Jan. 2025
Finally, the election of former Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa, a compassionate and pragmatic social democrat with a reputation for consensus building, to lead the European Council promises to bring a more cooperative atmosphere to the body.
—Erik Jones, Foreign Affairs, 13 Jan. 2025
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Yet while 67% of white people who are eligible for PrEP are on it, only 8% eligible Black people are, often citing lack of access to healthcare or to compassionate healthcare.
—Annalisa Merelli, Quartz, 20 Apr. 2023
He was recognized by Duke as being a competitor on the field and compassionate off it.
—J.c. Carnahan, orlandosentinel.com, 16 Dec. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compassionate
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The 34-year-old Uncut Gems actress has revealed that her current New York home came with a surprise: a benevolent spirit named Beauty, who has taken up residence in the basement.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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In it, humanity’s future has been largely tamed by a brilliant mathematician who uses statistical laws to control human behavior and protect against catastrophic events, ensuring what is supposed to be benevolent and stable rule for centuries.—
Margaret MacMillan,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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The hierarchy is sympathetic to the difficulties faced by former St. Pauli head coach Hurzeler in a new country and at a new level — St. Pauli won 2.Bundesliga under his command last season — with numerous changes to the squad and the non-playing staff all exacerbated by a mountain of injuries.—
Andy Naylor,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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Older South Koreans, however, are more sympathetic to Yoon.—
Se Eun Gong,
NPR,
15 Jan. 2025
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Gi-hun and Jun-ho’s simultaneous searches have been equally unsuccessful, and the people in their lives seem to pity them.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
26 Dec. 2024
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Jesse Eisenberg — who wrote, directed, and stars opposite Culkin — is the ostensible protagonist David, Benji’s uptight, socially awkward cousin who envies and pities him in equal measure, but A Real Pain is Culkin’s showcase.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
22 Oct. 2024
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But few discouraging words were heard about Sosa at the Cubs Convention, which is made up of a kinder, gentler group of fans, and a higher percentage of children who think of Sosa and Clark the Cub as similar mythical characters.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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God did me a solid on this one❤️. Thank you for all the kind words of celebration and encouragement.—
Gil Macias,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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In retrospect, the film seems arguably one of his least Lynchian works, and yet his empathetic sensibility and his instinct for passionately tactile images combined to create a masterwork of historical reconstruction.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2025
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The best type of leadership style is one that is both resilient and empathetic.—
Mohit Gupta,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Dog biscuits were handmade to be donated to local area animal humane organizations.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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Americans must hold both Democratic and Republican leaders accountable for creating fair and humane immigration policies.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Taking the empathic approach facilitates problem-solving on the home front as Mars and Neptune harmonize!—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
12 Jan. 2025
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Venus in Pisces — responding to Taurus, ruled by Venus — brings romance and dream-like qualities, considering the love planet also exalts here, which is equivalent to saying that themes of love and romance are sensual, empathic and deeply spiritual.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
28 Dec. 2024
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And having more thoughtful conversations doesn’t preclude the need sometimes to confront those who are needlessly cruel or organizations that benefit from such exploitation.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
18 Jan. 2025
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Employers consistently emphasize the value of hiring individuals with a broad knowledge base who can collaborate to solve problems, engage in thoughtful debate, communicate clearly, and think critically—skills that liberal-arts programs rigorously cultivate.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Compassionate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compassionate. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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