as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
a kindhearted young man who shoveled his elderly neighbor's driveway after the blizzard
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Recent Examples of kindhearted
This leads Winslet’s character, now in L.A., to befriend an aging screenwriter played by Eli Wallach and (eventually) fall for a kindhearted composer played by Jack Black.
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
Northrop would continue booking TV roles in shows including The Waltons, Baretta, Eight Is Enough, The Young Riders, and Testimony of Two Men before landing the part of the tough yet kindhearted Roman Brady on Days of Our Lives in 1981.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 1 Dec. 2024
Ultimately, the fifth and most kindhearted Garvey sister, Grace (Anne-Marie Duff), got the job done, murdering her dastardly husband and staging what appeared to be an effective cover-up with the help of her sisters and neighbor Roger (Michael Smiley).
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
Fallen teenager was a ‘kindhearted young man’ and immigrant
Espinal was born in Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 28 Sep. 2024
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
Northrop would continue booking TV roles in shows including The Waltons, Baretta, Eight Is Enough, The Young Riders, and Testimony of Two Men before landing the part of the tough yet kindhearted Roman Brady on Days of Our Lives in 1981.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 1 Dec. 2024
Ultimately, the fifth and most kindhearted Garvey sister, Grace (Anne-Marie Duff), got the job done, murdering her dastardly husband and staging what appeared to be an effective cover-up with the help of her sisters and neighbor Roger (Michael Smiley).
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
Fallen teenager was a ‘kindhearted young man’ and immigrant
Espinal was born in Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 28 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindhearted
Adjective
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Some forward-looking, compassionate airlines already quietly do this for passengers on a case-by-case basis.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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Finally, end your message on a compassionate note—wish them well as genuinely as possible.—
Julia Ries,
SELF,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The survey found that being kind and self-acceptance tend to become the leading priorities as kids get older and enter their young adult years.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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James has spent a decent portion of the season developing in the G League, which has been much kinder to him.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But what seems like a benevolent act smells a lot like a transparent bribe to purchase more U.S. defense investment.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Belarusian news media have been spinning the pardons, which have been officially announced, though mostly without naming inmates or providing details, as a benevolent act by Mr. Lukashenko.—
Nataliya Vasilyeva,
New York Times,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The incident, shared in a post on Reddit this week, has left thousands of users amused—and some deeply sympathetic.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Nor is Maud, whose emotions can be erratic, a particularly sympathetic character.—
Victoria Uren,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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The zippered vents and pockets go above standard issue thanks to their thoughtful locations: the avalanche beacon pocket is on the chest, where it can be reached if necessary, and the swing hatch panel removes the hassle of bathroom breaks.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2025
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Keep scrolling for more thoughtful Valentine’s Day gifts under $45 at Walmart.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Kindhearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindhearted. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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