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
Like a steady flow of water helps sustain life, balanced kidneys promote gentleness, calmness and wisdom.
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Joseph Sudhip, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
But mostly he’s got a freakishly normal Zen gentleness about him.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025
Read the full Pisces Daily Horoscope Aries (March 21 - April 19)
Is this your opportunity to rule with gentleness?
—USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
Our test parent loved the gentleness over the typical abrupt tapping their teen on the shoulder to rise.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 28 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gentleness
Joseph Sudhip, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
But mostly he’s got a freakishly normal Zen gentleness about him.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025
Read the full Pisces Daily Horoscope Aries (March 21 - April 19)
Is this your opportunity to rule with gentleness?
—USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
Our test parent loved the gentleness over the typical abrupt tapping their teen on the shoulder to rise.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 28 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gentleness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gentleness
Noun
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The capital city of the world’s happiest country exemplifies what makes Finland such an ideal spot for happiness—not just focusing on health or wealth alone, Helsinki places emphasis on things like community, kindness, trust in society, and easy access to nature and green spaces.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Those include bullying, friendship, school, kindness/empathy, self-worth/confidence, and mental health/well-being.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
20 Mar. 2025
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Because our career is such a career of patience, there are a lot of self-doubts.—
Ugonnaora Owoh,
Essence,
20 Mar. 2025
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With that upside, though, comes the reality that the Dodgers will require patience.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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But their tolerance is not infinite, analysts tell CNN.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
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Weigh the pros and cons and decide what your tolerance is.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2025
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Simpson, who was known for bridging partisan divides with his quick wit, was remembered for his generosity.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Still, no one wants to have their generosity assumed.—
R. Eric Thomas,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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According to Omaha Steaks, the cut comes from the short loin of a cow and is prized for its balance of tenderness and flavor.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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On one of her bare shoulders, a thumb-size bruise, which Cassidy sees with something like satisfaction, though also tenderness.—
Joyce Carol Oates,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Gentleness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentleness. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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