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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
Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 9 Dec. 2024
Relational leadership provides a blueprint for a more connected, understanding and compassionate society.
—Jen Croneberger, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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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Despite the terrible cards he has been dealt, Elwood is someone who is kind, compassionate, intelligent and still believes there is some fairness in the world.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 9 Dec. 2024
Relational leadership provides a blueprint for a more connected, understanding and compassionate society.
—Jen Croneberger, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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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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Indeed, megalomaniac philanthropy is benevolent narcissism at its best.Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Relatedly, the authors’ assertion that France, Germany, and the United Kingdom will consent to a united foreign policy direction defies logic: great-power peace in Europe is due to an overwhelming Pax Americana, not because its countries have suddenly become benevolent.Sumantra Maitra, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2024
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Gabbard has been accused by public officials for voicing an anti-American agenda that hurts American interests, including blaming the U.S. for the war in Ukraine and being sympathetic to U.S. adversaries.Selina Wang, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
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Some members of that crowd remain skeptical of Gabbard especially due to her past remarks about the Ukraine war that were sympathetic to Moscow and echoed by Russian state media — which has also praised her selection.Al Weaver, The Hill, 4 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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Now the wife, who is 70 and a devotee of spas and facial rejuvenation, pities her fat husband.Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 10 Nov. 2024
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Zak Williams is remembering his father Robin Williams' kind and caring spirit.Erin Clack, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Being kind, caring, loyal and helpful also ranked among the top five most important ways to be remembered in the survey.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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According to research by the Center for Creative Leadership, employees who feel that their leaders are empathetic report higher levels of satisfaction.Sahar Andrade, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Well, for one, the fix-it mentality implies that someone is broken—which is not a super empathetic or productive way to think about our fellow human beings, Dr. Gooden points out.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 6 Dec. 2024
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Danville Boyle County Humane Society Holiday Party, Dec. 12 at 5 p.m. Join the local humane society for an evening partying with the pooches.Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
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In this context, Biden's pardon of his son can be viewed as a similarly humane and pragmatic decision.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
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Karla’s empathic nature clashed with Juan’s free-spirited energy, and on more than one occasion, her feelings of neglect turned vindictive towards Juan.Miguel Santiago, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Cancer is incredibly emotional and sensitive, like incredibly compassionate and empathic.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2024
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Whether for a grand occasion like a wedding or a simpler celebration like a kid’s birthday party, there’s no denying the joy that comes with a thoughtful piece of paper that’s been stuffed into an envelope, stamped, and sent on its merry, snail-mail way.Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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Startups have to be thoughtful about access to public transit while also catering to people who drive.Salvador Rodriguez, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Compassionate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compassionate. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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