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as in friendship
kindly concern, interest, or support
was touched by the kindliness of his neighbors, who voluntarily took care of his dog while he was in the hospital
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as in kindness
the capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune
as a result of her kindliness, several poor families have the makings for a Thanksgiving feast
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as in tenderness
sympathetic concern for the well-being of others
an elderly couple of modest means but infinite kindliness
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Recent Examples of kindliness
What was needed was a distanced kindliness—patience, an acknowledgment of the mess that was unfolding, an explanation of a way through, a reiteration of the soundness of the larger vision.
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Peggy Noonan, WSJ, 19 Aug. 2021
Augustus didn’t emerge from uncertain beginnings and civil war through kindliness and good deeds; nor did Jahangir win the throne by patience and piety.
—Maxwell Carter, WSJ, 13 July 2018
Weinberg’s memoir doesn’t aspire to the depth of Feeney’s study, but its fealty and kindliness have their own appeal.
—Thomas Mallon, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2018
Grandpa is hung-over,
grandma has run out of kindliness, Mom has post-traumatic
hostess stress.
—Wired Staff, WIRED, 26 Dec. 2003
Mr. McCartney was the exception, radiating aw-shucks kindliness and preaching heartfelt peace and love in many of his songs.
—Jon Pareles, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2016
Peggy Noonan, WSJ, 19 Aug. 2021
Augustus didn’t emerge from uncertain beginnings and civil war through kindliness and good deeds; nor did Jahangir win the throne by patience and piety.
—Maxwell Carter, WSJ, 13 July 2018
Weinberg’s memoir doesn’t aspire to the depth of Feeney’s study, but its fealty and kindliness have their own appeal.
—Thomas Mallon, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2018
Grandpa is hung-over,
grandma has run out of kindliness, Mom has post-traumatic
hostess stress.
—Wired Staff, WIRED, 26 Dec. 2003
Mr. McCartney was the exception, radiating aw-shucks kindliness and preaching heartfelt peace and love in many of his songs.
—Jon Pareles, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindliness
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The brisk pace of crime-solving leaves more time for this episode to stretch out a bit with the ongoing plot strands of Captain Wagner’s concerns about workplace morale and his team’s perception of him as a leader, and Kaya and Elsbeth’s friendship.Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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For her friendship, her mentorship, her leadership.Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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And not one but two acts of kindness that hide betrayals, proving that people are not to be trusted.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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At the end of the day, tipping is an act of kindness and appreciation, even if Italian servers may see € signs in their eyes when a table full of Americans arrives.Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2024
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Amid Sparklehorse’s woozy surrealism, this is a suitably odd dose of tenderness.Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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Once done, immerse them in cold water to stop the cooking process and preserve their tenderness.Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2024
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Your generosity should have been acknowledged, and when the wedding was called off, your money should have been returned rather than applied to a mother/daughter vacation.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Knowing how to balance generosity with caution is key to setting a positive tone for the partnership while protecting your interests.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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This sympathy wasn’t simply a fascination with human evil—with a death instinct—but an attraction to a deeper freedom, a more intense form of life than parliaments and pamphleteering offered.George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Pickford does not disguise where his sympathies lie.Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Analysts compared the 100 largest U.S. cities across 28 key indicators of environmental friendliness and sustainability, from greenhouse gas emissions per capita and water quality to job opportunities in sustainability.Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 17 Oct. 2024
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If dog lovers shift their demand from a dog’s hair color and tail length to their comfort with strangers and new places, this friendliness could quickly ripple through the population and become amplified with each successive generation.Brian Hare, The Atlantic, 14 Oct. 2024
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Our campaign stood on principles — that were fueled by the values of common sense, compassion and consensus.Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Jewish obligation to give, tzedakah, was the source of her compassion.Lee Habeeb, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The former President posted on Truth Social eight times about it, and his campaign and supporters have also latched on, in a sharp contrast from the notable cordiality shown on stage between Trump’s running mate Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance and his rival, Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, Minn.Koh Ewe, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
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Here’s my review of The Peninsula Chicago, an exquisite five-star hotel where Far Eastern charm and cordiality meet Midwestern hospitality.Wendy Altschuler, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2024
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“Kindliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindliness. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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