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as in compassionate
having or showing the capacity for sharing the feelings of another
a sympathetic smile needed a sympathetic listener who would understand her marital woes
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as in benevolent
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
a sympathetic store manager who let us use the telephone sympathetic letters from supporters after the disappointing verdict
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Recent Examples of sympathetic
Neither Coppola nor Gersten wants to accept the answer — which is both sympathetic to Shelly and Anderson’s performance, but detrimental to the film at large.
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2025
Further, the president-elect's statement could be seen as sympathetic toward Russia and so worsen U.S.-Ukraine relations.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Cannon, a Trump nominee, is a controversial figure already because of a series of rulings that critics charge have been overly sympathetic to the president-elect.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
Darvall was sympathetic to the hippie elements that poured in, who, in their chemicalized neo-tribalism, in turn drew liberal arts academics eager to contribute to the field of Aussie doof studies.
—Martin McKenzie-Murray, SPIN, 7 Jan. 2025
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2025
Further, the president-elect's statement could be seen as sympathetic toward Russia and so worsen U.S.-Ukraine relations.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Cannon, a Trump nominee, is a controversial figure already because of a series of rulings that critics charge have been overly sympathetic to the president-elect.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
Darvall was sympathetic to the hippie elements that poured in, who, in their chemicalized neo-tribalism, in turn drew liberal arts academics eager to contribute to the field of Aussie doof studies.
—Martin McKenzie-Murray, SPIN, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sympathetic
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This guiding principle has been instrumental in shaping the firm’s success and its reputation for compassionate advocacy.—
William Jones,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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Being compassionate with yourself will give you more answers.—
Gillian Mohney,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2025
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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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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
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Employers consistently emphasize the value of hiring individuals with a broad knowledge base who can collaborate to solve problems, engage in thoughtful debate, communicate clearly, and think critically—skills that liberal-arts programs rigorously cultivate.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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And having more thoughtful conversations doesn’t preclude the need sometimes to confront those who are needlessly cruel or organizations that benefit from such exploitation.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
18 Jan. 2025
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Dog biscuits were handmade to be donated to local area animal humane organizations.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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Americans must hold both Democratic and Republican leaders accountable for creating fair and humane immigration policies.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Sympathetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sympathetic. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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