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
After all, Jesus had just finished praising gentleness, mercy, and peace.
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Emily Chamlee-Wright, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Couch your message in gentleness.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
By contrast, Naroditsky, who went by Danya, the Russian diminutive of his first name, was known for his gentleness, his sensitivity.
—Jordan Himelfarb, Time, 15 Dec. 2025
And it’s even been accepted by the National Eczema Association (which vets the formula for safety and gentleness).
—Ian Michael Crumm, Allure, 11 Dec. 2025
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Emily Chamlee-Wright, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Couch your message in gentleness.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
By contrast, Naroditsky, who went by Danya, the Russian diminutive of his first name, was known for his gentleness, his sensitivity.
—Jordan Himelfarb, Time, 15 Dec. 2025
And it’s even been accepted by the National Eczema Association (which vets the formula for safety and gentleness).
—Ian Michael Crumm, Allure, 11 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gentleness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gentleness
Noun
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Seham Hassen was known for her kindness, faith and deep love for her family.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Luplow, 36, is one of four winners of the inaugural FECK Awards, a national program created by Chaz Ebert to recognize people who show exemplary forgiveness, empathy, compassion and kindness, or FECK.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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He was known for his frequent yelling, a dose of mayhem, and a focus on perfection - all wrapped up in sweetness.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Pure vanilla extract adds a touch of sweetness and caramel-like flavor to the chocolate frosting.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Life without that kind of attentiveness?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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This conviction shaped his attentiveness to Jews facing state oppression.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Reeves knows patience is needed for juniors new to the bigger stage.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Early on, the emotive Moon opposes firm Saturn, meaning that our plans might get caught between patience with ourselves and duties to others.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This emphasis on responsiveness points to a broader design philosophy centred on engagement rather than purely functional transport.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Mar. 2026
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Their great capacity is responsiveness.—
David Brooks,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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Passengers at Logan have experienced minimal impacts to TSA wait times during this shutdown thanks in large part to TSA officers' willingness to work without a paycheck.—
Brandon Truitt,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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There is a sense of frustration, perhaps even despair in Springfield and other state capitals because the CFTC so far has shown no sign of a willingness to share regulatory authority, or even exercise its own power in meaningful ways.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Peace is achieved by respect, dialogue, tolerance and cooperation.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Anthony’s tolerance for nonsense is clear on Day One, when he high-fives Kevin for planning to propose to a co-worker in front of the entire staff.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Beneath the surface, however, Bohm has faced obstacles and oddities, including a frightening elbow infection and a viral social media post touting his generosity that was untrue.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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The event seeks to renew commitment to compassion, generosity and hope, and attendees will walk from Trinity Lutheran Church to the courthouse for a brief program followed by a reception and fellowship at Trinity.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Gentleness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentleness. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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