as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
a good-hearted doctor who regularly sees poor patients for free
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Recent Examples of good-hearted
In a bloody good mix of horror comedy and murder mystery, Sam Richardson plays a naive but good-hearted forest ranger new to a small Vermont town out to catch a killer (who may or may not be a werewolf) among the various kooky residents.
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Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
Wesley Guimarães gives a lively portrayal of China, Daniel’s sketchy, good-hearted neighbor.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
Created by the cartoonist Fujiko F. Fujio in 1970, Doraemon and the story of his friendship with Nobita, a good-hearted but somewhat lazy boy, became hugely popular.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
Decent, good-hearted people of all political persuasions can join together with their fellow Americans to repudiate fear-mongering and scapegoating by voting in massive numbers for Democrats up and down the ballot.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2024
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Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
Wesley Guimarães gives a lively portrayal of China, Daniel’s sketchy, good-hearted neighbor.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
Created by the cartoonist Fujiko F. Fujio in 1970, Doraemon and the story of his friendship with Nobita, a good-hearted but somewhat lazy boy, became hugely popular.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
Decent, good-hearted people of all political persuasions can join together with their fellow Americans to repudiate fear-mongering and scapegoating by voting in massive numbers for Democrats up and down the ballot.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for good-hearted
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Relational leadership provides a blueprint for a more connected, understanding and compassionate society.Jen Croneberger, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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However, beneath that tough exterior, is a woman with a full and compassionate heart.Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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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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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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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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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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“Good-hearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good-hearted. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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