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as in friendship
kindly concern, interest, or support
was touched by the kindliness of his neighbors, who voluntarily took care of his dog while he was in the hospital
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as in kindness
the capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune
as a result of her kindliness, several poor families have the makings for a Thanksgiving feast
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as in tenderness
sympathetic concern for the well-being of others
an elderly couple of modest means but infinite kindliness
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Recent Examples of kindliness
What was needed was a distanced kindliness—patience, an acknowledgment of the mess that was unfolding, an explanation of a way through, a reiteration of the soundness of the larger vision.
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Peggy Noonan, WSJ, 19 Aug. 2021
Augustus didn’t emerge from uncertain beginnings and civil war through kindliness and good deeds; nor did Jahangir win the throne by patience and piety.
—Maxwell Carter, WSJ, 13 July 2018
Weinberg’s memoir doesn’t aspire to the depth of Feeney’s study, but its fealty and kindliness have their own appeal.
—Thomas Mallon, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2018
Grandpa is hung-over,
grandma has run out of kindliness, Mom has post-traumatic
hostess stress.
—Wired Staff, WIRED, 26 Dec. 2003
Mr. McCartney was the exception, radiating aw-shucks kindliness and preaching heartfelt peace and love in many of his songs.
—Jon Pareles, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2016
Peggy Noonan, WSJ, 19 Aug. 2021
Augustus didn’t emerge from uncertain beginnings and civil war through kindliness and good deeds; nor did Jahangir win the throne by patience and piety.
—Maxwell Carter, WSJ, 13 July 2018
Weinberg’s memoir doesn’t aspire to the depth of Feeney’s study, but its fealty and kindliness have their own appeal.
—Thomas Mallon, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2018
Grandpa is hung-over,
grandma has run out of kindliness, Mom has post-traumatic
hostess stress.
—Wired Staff, WIRED, 26 Dec. 2003
Mr. McCartney was the exception, radiating aw-shucks kindliness and preaching heartfelt peace and love in many of his songs.
—Jon Pareles, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindliness
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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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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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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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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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Shah’s prior political proclamations might not buy her any sympathy with Trump.Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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Reuters reported last month that nearly half of the election boards of the five largest counties in each of the seven battleground states have members who have expressed sympathy for Trump’s claims that the election is highly susceptible to fraud.Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 4 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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Keep the peace at all costs and choose intelligence and compassion over anger and pressure.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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John Doman, a Pioneer Press photographer for decades, was gifted in capturing the essence of a moment and displaying humanity in a photograph through his curiosity and compassion.Natasha Delion, Twin Cities, 9 Nov. 2024
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The former President posted on Truth Social eight times about it, and his campaign and supporters have also latched on, in a sharp contrast from the notable cordiality shown on stage between Trump’s running mate Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance and his rival, Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, Minn.Koh Ewe, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
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Here’s my review of The Peninsula Chicago, an exquisite five-star hotel where Far Eastern charm and cordiality meet Midwestern hospitality.Wendy Altschuler, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2024
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“Kindliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindliness. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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