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as in type
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
I like that kind of candy
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as in category
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
we looked at just about every kind of flooring before deciding which to use in the kitchen
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as in thoughtful
given to or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and happiness of others
providing the grieving widow with a homemade meal was a kind deed
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as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
a kind person who regularly volunteers at the homeless shelter
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kind people
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kind intentions
a kind way
kind thoughts
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Recent Examples of kind
Bob Guccione Jr., SPIN, 11 Feb. 2025
Attendees will hear first hand about how Tubi fuels fandoms of all kinds with the world’s largest collection of movies and TV episodes, including over 300 exclusive originals, engaging viewers with a fun and easy entertainment experience.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
Speaking to reporters at Wednesday’s practice, Fernandez said no player was more deserving of a standard deal than him — and Martin acknowledged Fernandez’s kind words.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Everything is processed, there’s no real meat of any kind.
—Bob Guccione Jr., SPIN, 11 Feb. 2025
Attendees will hear first hand about how Tubi fuels fandoms of all kinds with the world’s largest collection of movies and TV episodes, including over 300 exclusive originals, engaging viewers with a fun and easy entertainment experience.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
But he was drawn to less cozy places, determined to help make the world a kinder, more equitable place.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
Speaking to reporters at Wednesday’s practice, Fernandez said no player was more deserving of a standard deal than him — and Martin acknowledged Fernandez’s kind words.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kind
Adjective
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That didn’t stop Durant from considering each question before providing a thoughtful answer.—
Darnell Mayberry,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, the firm is a long-term, thoughtful and diligent investor known for creating value behind the scenes.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Similarly, Thomas Insel, the former director of the National Institute of Mental Health, has emphasized the need for a system that prioritizes both effective treatment and compassionate care.—
Alan M. Langlieb,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Mar. 2025
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During Trump's first term, Johnson successfully advocated for dozens of commutations, pardons, and compassionate releases.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Firefly released a recap video showing the landing: NASA Moon Science On Board The lander is packed with NASA science and technology instruments, including a lunar vacuum cleaner of sorts.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The resulting style was a trompe l’oeil of sorts — making DeSorbo’s long, almost wet-looking strands seem as three-dimensional as can be.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This category includes vibrant citrus, sweet fruits, and exotic blends.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2025
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The View’s moderator showed off her trophy on the ABC daytime talk show after winning the Best Narration category for narrating her novel Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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There was a swim up bar and attentive service at the beach chairs.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Commonplace virtues turn toward vice: compassion veers toward deceit, attentive parenting toward either laxity or oppressiveness, friendship toward jealousy or contempt, sociability toward falsehood or cruelty.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Secret Societies and the Fight for Black Freedom Dating to the pre-Revolutionary era, mutual aid and benevolent societies supported Black Americans and the fight for civil rights and justice.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
20 Feb. 2025
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Steves, with his impeccable recommendations, sensible budgeting options, and gently corny prose style, has served as the benevolent fairy godfather on more than one trip for me.—
Constance Grady,
Vox,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Clinging to safe bets risks missing breakthroughs that redefine genres.—
Seth Yudof,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2025
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One of the more glaring omissions was actor Tony Todd, the veteran character actor and genre legend who starred in the Candyman horror series and was a prolific voice artist, who died in November at 69.—
Abid Rahman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Help kids become more empathetic with these approaches: Incorporate caring language into play: Playtime is a powerful opportunity to teach values in a natural, low-stakes environment.—
Alana Bracken,
Parents,
28 Feb. 2025
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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,
Orlando Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Kind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kind. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.
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