as in kindness
the quality of having a generally kind and agreeable manner
The students quickly learned that despite their new teacher's gentleness, good grades had to be earned through hard work.
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Recent Examples of gentleness
But there is a new gentleness, too.
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Cathleen Schine, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026
If your family is preparing to welcome a pet or adding a new furry friend to the crew, this video will help reinforce important pet-care concepts like exercise, love, and gentleness.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026
Yet, gentleness, empathy, and even wry humor break through in many of the songs here.
—David Harris, SPIN, 2 Mar. 2026
This is a moment of gentleness.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 9 Feb. 2026
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Cathleen Schine, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026
If your family is preparing to welcome a pet or adding a new furry friend to the crew, this video will help reinforce important pet-care concepts like exercise, love, and gentleness.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026
Yet, gentleness, empathy, and even wry humor break through in many of the songs here.
—David Harris, SPIN, 2 Mar. 2026
This is a moment of gentleness.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for gentleness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gentleness
Noun
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There is little reason to think that Leon, who has already ruled against the government, will look with particular kindness on this experiment in literary form.—
Quinta Jurecic,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
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As the intuitive Scorpio Moon harmonizes with expansive Jupiter this morning, kindness and perspective flow naturally, helping conversations feel more open and supportive.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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The dates provide just enough sweetness to tame and enhance the chocolate while also letting the cocoa shine and show off its true colors.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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The sweetness of the roll and the ooey, gooey pizza ingredients create the perfect appetizer for game day.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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As a professor of a notoriously difficult subject, Green said a teaching approach centered on encouragement and attentiveness has been the key to helping her students succeed.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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In Smith’s attentiveness, the painting became a locus of communion, one that linked him to the artist who made it.—
Luis Parrales,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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One key has been Larnach’s patience.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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But patience should not be mistaken for consent.—
Daryl Campbell,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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The Handling Speciale spec has been developed to bolster the Purosangue’s responsiveness, namely with suspension refinements and a fine-tuning of the eight-speed dual clutch transmission.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
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Circular has shown responsiveness to user feedback, releasing stability and performance updates since the Ring 2's rocky launch, but serious flaws persist, preventing me from recommending it.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Along with Bailey’s willingness to spam the same offering, there was third-base coach Hector Borg’s decision to hold the speedy Drew Gilbert at third base when the rookie had a good opportunity to score the go-ahead run in the top of the 10th of Game 2.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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But one of the fascinating aspects of Riley’s postseason briefings over the years has been his willingness to challenge his coach.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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Heat and drought tolerance make this an adaptable container plant on its own or as a textural filler among bolder blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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It must be said that many Jewish people, including their mainstream leaders, would disavow this, insisting instead on interfaith tolerance and respect.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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Our policies have been defined more by optimism and generosity than by selfishness and cynicism.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Released regionally by Angel Studios, widely known for conservative and Christian content, the movie’s last moment is framed as partisan generosity.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Gentleness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentleness. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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