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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
The third is practicing patience and kindness for yourself — self-compassion is a verb!
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Jessica Dulong, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
At the heart of the show, there is a message of kindness and acceptance that will resonate with both parents and kids.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 8 Apr. 2025
Kenny was a person who radiated warmth and kindness, and his genuine spirit left a lasting impact on all, who had the privilege of knowing him.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2025
Vonnegut begged readers to choose kindness, to keep winking through the darkness.
—Devin Kelly, Outside Online, 3 Apr. 2025
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Jessica Dulong, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
At the heart of the show, there is a message of kindness and acceptance that will resonate with both parents and kids.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 8 Apr. 2025
Kenny was a person who radiated warmth and kindness, and his genuine spirit left a lasting impact on all, who had the privilege of knowing him.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2025
Vonnegut begged readers to choose kindness, to keep winking through the darkness.
—Devin Kelly, Outside Online, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for kindness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindness
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The planes were taken out of service and inspected by maintenance teams, American Airlines said.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
10 Apr. 2025
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Shares of Advanced Micro Devices and Micron Technology fell 7% and 1%, respectively, in sympathy.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
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And some had sympathy for what seemed like his intuitive habit, urging the creator and others in the comments to avoid judgement based on his past.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread With Peanut Crumble The combination of overripe banana and vegetable oil in this recipe for chocolate chip banana bread, adapted from baker Valerie Gordon, give it its just-right tenderness.—
Betty Hallock,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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In addition to the discomfort felt in such areas, people with hip pain may also experience swelling, increased tenderness, bruising, difficulty walking, maintaining posture or even trouble sleeping.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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No more tight ringlets—only soft, unfurled, velvety hair that moved with the artificial grace of a shampoo commercial actress who's probably wearing extensions anyway.—
Liz Krieger,
Allure,
15 Apr. 2025
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Listed at 6-foot-5, the 25-year-old shortstop blends power (25 home runs last year) with his speed (67 steals) and grace in the field.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Putting yourself in the other person’s shoes with compassion can be extremely helpful.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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While Mateo's future had once been uncertain, his viral story has shown the difference compassion can make.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Though federal and state funding played an important role in these projects, they were driven more by the commitment and generosity of the individuals, families, and philanthropic organizations that make the Wildlands Partnership possible.—
Shelley Harms,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025
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Healthy relationships allow for generosity without expectation, where both partners feel free to set boundaries without fear of emotional debt.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Their operations and revenues remain at the mercy of uncontrollable natural forces.—
Guy Courtin,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Customers are at the mercy of electric companies that raised power prices 11% in 2022 and 2.5% in 2023, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s state electricity profiles.—
Andrew Carpenter,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2025
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He’s done so much for the organization, given his heart and soul to it and building a culture that’s respected.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Collectively, the trio brings depth and heart to G20, grounding its explosive stakes in something universally human—family.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Kindness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindness. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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