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as in affectionate
feeling or showing love
a tenderhearted new mother
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as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
a tenderhearted offer of help for the victims of the earthquake
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Recent Examples of tenderhearted
In an exclusive new clip from Yacht Rock — which premieres Friday, Nov. 29 on HBO and Max — the tenderhearted side of the genre gets its due.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
Kalmar’s leadership and the orchestra’s stellar ensemble work made a powerful case for the piece, but not so much for its tenderhearted narrative.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2024
This tenderhearted anthem is aleady becoming a bridesmaid favorite.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Simmonds, a horror veteran after starring in the Quiet Place films, breathes empathy and resilience into her performance as the tenderhearted Bernie, who can often pinpoint shocking events that will unfold on stage down to the exact second.
—Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 2 June 2023
Kathy is even more tenderhearted about animals than her dad.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2023
Their 2014 standards collection Cheek to Cheek was a tenderhearted hit that allowed Bennet to break his own record for oldest act with a number one album and enabled Gaga to apply her seemingly boundless theater-kid enthusiasm to songs generations of theater kids have long worshipped.
—Joe Gross, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2021
Good game, her tenderhearted father tells her.
—Dorothy Rabinowitz, WSJ, 3 Sep. 2020
The most juicy, enveloping, tenderhearted novel of 2022 is… about video games?
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2022
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
Kalmar’s leadership and the orchestra’s stellar ensemble work made a powerful case for the piece, but not so much for its tenderhearted narrative.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2024
This tenderhearted anthem is aleady becoming a bridesmaid favorite.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Simmonds, a horror veteran after starring in the Quiet Place films, breathes empathy and resilience into her performance as the tenderhearted Bernie, who can often pinpoint shocking events that will unfold on stage down to the exact second.
—Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 2 June 2023
Kathy is even more tenderhearted about animals than her dad.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2023
Their 2014 standards collection Cheek to Cheek was a tenderhearted hit that allowed Bennet to break his own record for oldest act with a number one album and enabled Gaga to apply her seemingly boundless theater-kid enthusiasm to songs generations of theater kids have long worshipped.
—Joe Gross, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2021
Good game, her tenderhearted father tells her.
—Dorothy Rabinowitz, WSJ, 3 Sep. 2020
The most juicy, enveloping, tenderhearted novel of 2022 is… about video games?
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenderhearted
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Last but not least this week is Salem, an affectionate cat who lives with owner Rebecca Keep and her husband.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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The ensemble, Croce noted, was the creation of ballet fanatics, and its jokes were accurate, affectionate, and hilarious.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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Antwon was known for his sense of humor and kind heart, always lifting others up, while Mariana was an incredible soul—compassionate, driven, and full of dreams for her future.Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Agreeableness - some importance Typically for successful startups, someone among the co-founders is compassionate, cooperative, and considerate toward others.Melinda Elmborg, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Maria taught me how to reignite holiday joy by appreciating the old-fashioned loving labor involved in keeping traditions alive.Juliet Grames, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Born in 1952 and raised in Edgewood, Scheper grew up in a large and loving Catholic family, the middle of nine siblings.Leyla Shokoohe, The Enquirer, 1 Dec. 2024
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Zak Williams is remembering his father Robin Williams' kind and caring spirit.Erin Clack, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Being kind, caring, loyal and helpful also ranked among the top five most important ways to be remembered in the survey.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Having a constant loving, happy, and adoring presence makes Kirk’s solo road trips feel far from lonely.Outside Online, Outside Online, 29 Aug. 2024
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In Australia, where Abacus sold the rights to SBS, the critical reception was similarly adoring, and Acorn TV has rights in the U.S. and Canada.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 July 2024
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Indeed, megalomaniac philanthropy is benevolent narcissism at its best.Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Relatedly, the authors’ assertion that France, Germany, and the United Kingdom will consent to a united foreign policy direction defies logic: great-power peace in Europe is due to an overwhelming Pax Americana, not because its countries have suddenly become benevolent.Sumantra Maitra, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2024
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Whether for a grand occasion like a wedding or a simpler celebration like a kid’s birthday party, there’s no denying the joy that comes with a thoughtful piece of paper that’s been stuffed into an envelope, stamped, and sent on its merry, snail-mail way.Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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Startups have to be thoughtful about access to public transit while also catering to people who drive.Salvador Rodriguez, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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Some members of that crowd remain skeptical of Gabbard especially due to her past remarks about the Ukraine war that were sympathetic to Moscow and echoed by Russian state media — which has also praised her selection.Al Weaver, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
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Gabbard has been accused by public officials for voicing an anti-American agenda that hurts American interests, including blaming the U.S. for the war in Ukraine and being sympathetic to U.S. adversaries.Selina Wang, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Tenderhearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenderhearted. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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