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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. 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
Noun
  • Lawnmower parents may insert themselves into their child’s friendships and relationships with others and intrude on social issues without allowing the child to resolve problems independently.
    Jazmin Towe, Parents, 27 Jan. 2025
  • Filmmakers unveil their work, launch their awards campaigns and begin new friendships.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Whether through community service, acts of kindness, or conversations that challenge and inspire, the day is about pushing his vision forward.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 20 Jan. 2025
  • The nine characteristics are empathy, perseverance, gratitude, generosity, kindness, justice, honesty, humility and leadership.
    Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Gout and Inflammatory Arthritis Gout is a different type of arthritis that causes joint swelling, pain, and tenderness.
    Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Kono-Abdy and Grey also shine, infusing their caring supporting roles with wit and tenderness.
    Courtney Howard, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Setting aside humanity, humility, charity, generosity, rationality, reality and other distractions, the Los Angeles fires add another element to what was already a fraught relationship between two egocentric political figures.
    Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
  • The interfaith outpouring of compassion and generosity is an example of faith in action, those interviewed say.
    Sophie Hills, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Liu doesn’t invite a shred of sympathy for this pitiless mom.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
  • Trump has long expressed sympathy for his supporters accused or found guilty of crimes for their involvement in the riot.
    Olivia Rinaldi, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Every staffer at every Laemmle theater reflected the friendliness and enthusiasm of their boss.
    Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 12 Jan. 2025
  • The friendliness is by both circumstance and design, pervading everything.
    Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • This year, why not make your Super Bowl spread one of compassion and sustainability?
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2025
  • The interfaith outpouring of compassion and generosity is an example of faith in action, those interviewed say.
    Sophie Hills, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Such cordiality was impossible this time, and Dirk Hauser — head of media for Bayern’s academy then and to this day — had to keep the two men apart, in different parts of the old stadium.
    Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Hold on to your butts, Samuel L. Jackson is coming after awards season cordiality.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 28 Nov. 2024

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“Kindliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindliness. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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