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as in tenderness
sympathetic concern for the well-being of others
with touching kindness, the couple offered the stranded tourists a place to stay for the night
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as in sympathy
the capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune
out of the kindness of your heart, would you at least consider adopting this stray cat?
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as in courtesy
an act of kind assistance
what a kindness to allow us to use your car for the funeral
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Recent Examples of kindness
The detail Conant keeps returning to is not the kindness itself.
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Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Amin Abdullah was open toward all people, regarding them with kindness, his daughter reflected.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
Torn between toiling away at farmwork, his corrective swimming lessons, and learning music from a local organist — the elderly Michel (Alexandre Astier, Clichy’s former directing partner), who shows him more kindness than most — Christophe’s world gradually widens.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 19 May 2026
Schwan and Marcus’s relationship began with a small act of kindness.
—Edie Peffley, NBC news, 19 May 2026
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Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Amin Abdullah was open toward all people, regarding them with kindness, his daughter reflected.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
Torn between toiling away at farmwork, his corrective swimming lessons, and learning music from a local organist — the elderly Michel (Alexandre Astier, Clichy’s former directing partner), who shows him more kindness than most — Christophe’s world gradually widens.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 19 May 2026
Schwan and Marcus’s relationship began with a small act of kindness.
—Edie Peffley, NBC news, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindness
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Malek colors him in with shades of anger, tenderness, psychosis, and the sheer pesky individuality of Jimmy.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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These moments of tenderness are given uncommon elbow room, never overstaying their welcome but always reinforcing the web of connections between characters.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
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Elon Musk, the chief executive of Blue Origin's chief competitor SpaceX, offered his sympathy.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Our deepest sympathies and condolences go out to Cesar's family and friends during this very sad time.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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The cowboy hats, the team’s rally caps courtesy of assistant coach Carlie Chaulsett-Utley, emerged in league.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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Musk owns around 42% of the total equity, but Musk exerts 85% control courtesy of his overwhelming ownership of the B’s.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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So, investing in the well-being of women leaders isn't an act of generosity.—
Nakisha Dixon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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This isn’t out of generosity or a desire to protect the game’s well-being.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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Faith reminds me to continue serving with compassion, humility, and perseverance.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2026
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His mother, Alison Crowther, has continued sharing her son's story around the world, encouraging others to live lives centered on service and compassion.—
Logan Hall,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
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Both Wembanyama and O’Neal have unique athleticism and grace to go with the height that makes their ability to see over everybody else even more powerful.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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Then a woodwind part comes in, light and airy, and with it an overwhelming feeling of grace.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2026
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My heart breaks for the families of these young people.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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Cranberries are known to fight bacteria and protect against urinary tract infections (UTIs), while blueberries are rich in antioxidants and support overall brain and heart health.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
25 May 2026
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Both fixtures against Newcastle United, defeats to Bournemouth and Fulham, and the home draw against Manchester City demonstrated how Tottenham lacked a discernible game plan and seemed at the mercy of game-state momentum under Frank.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Marion Mosman sprinted home with the clinching run to complete the mercy rule, and the Dragons stormed the field, champions once again.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
23 May 2026
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“Kindness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindness. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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