as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
a good-hearted doctor who regularly sees poor patients for free
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Recent Examples of good-hearted
Brett and Debby somehow figured out how to cast good-hearted individuals as well as good actors.
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Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
This innately good-hearted princeling is the only compelling character.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
For anyone in need of a good-hearted, witty and fabulous time, look no further than the new Hulu comedy series, Mid-Century Modern.
—Jeff Conway, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Can blue cities and states, nonprofits and good-hearted corporations keep up the fight without any federal help?
—Bill Weir, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
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Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
This innately good-hearted princeling is the only compelling character.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
For anyone in need of a good-hearted, witty and fabulous time, look no further than the new Hulu comedy series, Mid-Century Modern.
—Jeff Conway, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Can blue cities and states, nonprofits and good-hearted corporations keep up the fight without any federal help?
—Bill Weir, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for good-hearted
Adjective
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Also there is having to balance being compassionate and caring while also remembering that this is a business.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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But White and Jonas haven’t built an anxious or a particularly compassionate Jamie.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The music is worshipped, but elsewhere there is an undercurrent of lawlessness and benevolent revolution.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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This domino effect is the unintended benevolent effect of the one individual acting in their own self interest.—
Hessie Jones,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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She was described as being polite, kind, had a nice smile.—
Vladimir Duthiers, Paul LaRosa,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2025
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While former Lakers guard Max Christie gave Pelinka a kind reception, Anthony Davis was the contrary.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And this is clearly a policy that pisses off a lot of the business community, which Trump has been very sympathetic to, and which has rewarded him with a lot of support, especially the second time around.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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Valadao on tariffs Valadao, a dairy farmer deeply involved in trade issues, is sympathetic.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The pair both showed up to their second date on the beach with thoughtful gifts and eventually shared their first kiss before Tyler met Madison's family.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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This is a complex matter requiring thoughtful consideration and a long-term perspective.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Good-hearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good-hearted. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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