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
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Now, to me the phrase means that girls just wanna be real… and vulnerable… and inclusive… and compassionate and on and on.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Grauer School’s mission is to provide a humanitarian education that helps develop compassionate citizens with the ethical and social leadership qualities necessary to make positive changes in the diverse local, national and global communities.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But few discouraging words were heard about Sosa at the Cubs Convention, which is made up of a kinder, gentler group of fans, and a higher percentage of children who think of Sosa and Clark the Cub as similar mythical characters.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps the coming years will be kinder to these efforts.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The 34-year-old Uncut Gems actress has revealed that her current New York home came with a surprise: a benevolent spirit named Beauty, who has taken up residence in the basement.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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In it, humanity’s future has been largely tamed by a brilliant mathematician who uses statistical laws to control human behavior and protect against catastrophic events, ensuring what is supposed to be benevolent and stable rule for centuries.—
Margaret MacMillan,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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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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Balances Boundaries with Flexibility Having clear boundaries, while maintaining thoughtful flexibility, creates the ideal foundation for parenting, says Chicvak.—
Michelle Felder, LCSW,
Parents,
30 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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“Kindhearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindhearted. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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