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as in kindness
an act of kind assistance
self-effacing as well as selfless, he refused all public acknowledgement of his many benevolences to the community
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as in friendship
kindly concern, interest, or support
her benevolence towards her employees was such that she actually let one live in her home temporarily
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as in tenderness
sympathetic concern for the well-being of others
an actress who was admired for her benevolence as for her beauty
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Recent Examples of benevolence
No abstract concept, whether freedom, justice, equality, social harmony, Confucian benevolence, or even the dialectic of history, matters as much to Wang as the bare facts of authority, obedience, and order.
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Ryan Mitchell, Foreign Affairs, 4 Dec. 2017
In fact, the representation of A.I. is almost sympathetic, suggesting the possibility that machines could learn grace and benevolence.
—Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024
Such myths helped maintain a comfort with Black success that could still be traced back to white benevolence.
—Victor Luckerson, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Sep. 2024
Cultural ties also played a role in the benevolence of the community, says Mr. Ogar, the government official working on refugee resettlement.
—Ogar Monday, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2024
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Ryan Mitchell, Foreign Affairs, 4 Dec. 2017
In fact, the representation of A.I. is almost sympathetic, suggesting the possibility that machines could learn grace and benevolence.
—Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024
Such myths helped maintain a comfort with Black success that could still be traced back to white benevolence.
—Victor Luckerson, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Sep. 2024
Cultural ties also played a role in the benevolence of the community, says Mr. Ogar, the government official working on refugee resettlement.
—Ogar Monday, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for benevolence
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As a result, kindness in the workplace is essential.Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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One last knock at the door reveals that her kindness has been contagious.Jennifer Hubert Swan, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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Is there any greater comfort than being the beneficiary of such friendship?Walt Shelton, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Rumor has it that this design was inspired by his friendship with fellow artist Marcel Duchamp, who was apparently an avid chess player.Rima Suqi, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Fever, chills, fatigue, headache, muscle aches, joint pain, or redness, swelling, pain or tenderness at the injection site are some possible side effects, according to the CDC.Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 1 Nov. 2024
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Whole milk: Adds tenderness and moisture to the meatloaf.Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024
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Beyoncé's upcoming halftime show at the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens game on Christmas, which will also air live on the service, however, will be glitch-free — according to her mom, Tina Knowles.Jack Irvin, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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These procedures—how a product is made, a service is delivered, or a problem is solved—are often steeped in insights that could benefit other clients.Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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So, too, does Conclave share characters who treat each other with the utmost lack of generosity in a way that is tempting to the viewer, if not a little recognizable.Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
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Though your cousin put Mia in an awkward, even inappropriate, position, the teen did a good job responding to your boundaries, expressing gratitude for your generosity, and taking a step to continue to build a relationship that’s not transactional.R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Had there been even a modicum of creativity and beneficence in the baseball offices abutting the Allegheny, the team could have had their cake and eaten it too.Dan Freedman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Nearly 5 million borrowers – also about 10% – have benefited from loan beneficence.Ryan Craig, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
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Trump has insisted his tariffs would create jobs at home and emancipate the U.S. from being at the mercy of foreign manufacturing.Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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Athletes could now profit from their own brands, and the women were no longer merely at the mercy of the N.C.A.A.’s neglect.Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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That shareholder friendliness is one reason to like the stock.Brett Owens, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Our team turns in reports on each product tested, providing a score from 1 to 10 for five different measures: sound quality, pairing and connectivity, fit and comfort, rain and drop protection, and user friendliness.Will Palmer, Outside Online, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Benevolence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benevolence. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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