: feeling or showing concern for or kindness to others
a kind, caring person
I waited expectantly for the sympathy to come pouring out, since Mary Anne is the most sensitive, caring person I know …—
Ann M. Martin
Ann M. MartinThe Steve Martin character is consistently suave, gracious, tender, caring, worldly wise, and a great lover.—Richard Alleva
Richard Alleva
caringly
adverb
was treated gently and caringly
caringness
noun
There's evidence every season that friendly decent social caringness isn't uncommon in the literary community.
—Benjamin DeMott
Benjamin DeMott
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Their support gave me hope and reminded me of the power of a caring community.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
All three daughters wrote glowing letters, describing him as a wonderful and caring father.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
At each of the facilities, experienced volunteer health care professionals provide services in a caring environment and partner with laboratories, diagnostic centers, hospitals and treatment centers to connect patients with low-cost options for those additional types of services.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
Is this handsome and caring male doctor truly such a monster?!
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025
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Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
All three daughters wrote glowing letters, describing him as a wonderful and caring father.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
At each of the facilities, experienced volunteer health care professionals provide services in a caring environment and partner with laboratories, diagnostic centers, hospitals and treatment centers to connect patients with low-cost options for those additional types of services.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
Is this handsome and caring male doctor truly such a monster?!
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Caring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caring. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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