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as in service
an act of kind assistance
what a kindness to allow us to use your car for the funeral
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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 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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Recent Examples of kindness
Here’s what that means Ending with kindness can make any difficult situation more bearable.
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Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
There’s something about him, a kindness in his eyes.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 31 Jan. 2025
See Robin Williams unusual approach when visiting Christopher Reeve in hospital
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While a lot has been said about the friendship between Robin Williams and Christopher Reeve, the famed pair’s bond illustrates a very basic and instrumental type of kindness, according to Reeve’s daughter.
—Dan Heching, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
The Pacific Palisades neighborhood in the west and Altadena in the east will be irrevocably changed, but the propensity for kindness, for compassion speaks volumes of the interconnectivity of one of America’s largest cities.
—Kate Lavelle, Glamour, 31 Jan. 2025
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Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
There’s something about him, a kindness in his eyes.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 31 Jan. 2025
See Robin Williams unusual approach when visiting Christopher Reeve in hospital
01:07
CNN —
While a lot has been said about the friendship between Robin Williams and Christopher Reeve, the famed pair’s bond illustrates a very basic and instrumental type of kindness, according to Reeve’s daughter.
—Dan Heching, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
The Pacific Palisades neighborhood in the west and Altadena in the east will be irrevocably changed, but the propensity for kindness, for compassion speaks volumes of the interconnectivity of one of America’s largest cities.
—Kate Lavelle, Glamour, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindness
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Now, the streaming service and Warner Bros. Television narrowed it down to Jordan, Moran and newer addition Francesca Gardiner, sources said.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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Adam Kubler, employment services coordinator for the New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities, emphasized the importance of seeing remote work as an accommodation, one that's already in place.—
Gene Myers,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Members of the Permanent Fund staff offered sympathy but did not accept responsibility for Peter Pan’s demise.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
13 Feb. 2025
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Does the person's story elicit emotions of sympathy?—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA TODAY,
12 Feb. 2025
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Named Lija, the wary but winsome mutt — in fact played by the filmmaker’s own pet — is snappish and defensive when her wounds are first treated, only to slowly relent and relax in the face of genuine tenderness.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2025
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Season two builds upon the unexpected tenderness of their meet-cute, threading their unshakable bond into the series’ larger mysteries.—
Abby Monteil,
Them,
15 Jan. 2025
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Other flower colors have symbolism, too: pink is associated with femininity and grace, while peach represents sweetness and gratitude.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Once Acosta voiced his displeasure, any number of offseason moves was unlikely to win back the prickly playmaker’s good graces.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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This is a scandalous example of a broken system where common sense and good judgment were overruled by bad advice, lack of compassion, irresponsible fiscal oversight and a litigious culture.—
Marsha Sutton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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Time is malleable, reality is only a function of our choices, and people can create their own second chances — ideas that Universal Language borrows from Kiarostami’s cinematic library of compassion, and then makes its own.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
15 Feb. 2025
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On February 14, the Adams County SPCA based in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, shared a heartfelt statement on Facebook, expressing their deep appreciation for the community's incredible generosity.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Whether Grayson can overcome them hinges in no small part on his ability to inspire internet strangers with the sunniest possible version of his story, in the hopes their generosity fills the gaps left by public policy and civil rights law.—
Los Angeles Times,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2025
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Nestor is a man trying to maintain his dignity while at the mercy of everyone around him, his frustrations rising to the surface at the slightest provocation from his back-talking kids or his younger brother (Valentin Mexico), a hotshot with a Trans Am.—
Sheri Linden,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Feb. 2025
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Right Reverend Mariann Budde recently went viral for asking President Donald Trump to show mercy to LGBTQ+ and migrant communities.—
Jason Parham,
WIRED,
14 Feb. 2025
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The line of drinkware includes an assortment of tumblers and cold cups adorned with hearts, flowers and pink and red hues, according to Starbucks.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Soften his heart, guide his words, and fill him with wisdom and kindness.—
Kevin Dolak,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Kindness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindness. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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