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as in kind
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
brought homemade chicken soup out of kindly concern for my health
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as in helpful
promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being
a vegetarian diet can be very kindly to a person hoping to lose a few pounds
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as in nicely
with good reason or courtesy
would you kindly hand me the scissors?
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as in pretty
chiefly Southern
to some degree or extent
their visit was kindly a surprise
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Recent Examples of kindly
Andrew Moravcsik, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2019
Fans willing to overlook the obvious vapidity of director Rob Reiner, a hostile Democrat-progressive zealot, prove that some conservatives are bamboozled by liberalism’s kindly pretense.
—Armond White, National Review, 21 Feb. 2024
Channon Hodge, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
Offering an advantage Although there are plenty of adorable videos of dogs and cats behaving kindly with each other or their human companions, historically compassion has differentiated humans from animals.
—Tara Sonenshine, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
But portraying Metternich as a victim of trauma, a thoughtful strategist, a harbinger of modern European federalism, and a kindly and moderate man in private doesn’t excuse the cruelty and intolerance of his politics.
—Andrew Moravcsik, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2019
Fans willing to overlook the obvious vapidity of director Rob Reiner, a hostile Democrat-progressive zealot, prove that some conservatives are bamboozled by liberalism’s kindly pretense.
—Armond White, National Review, 21 Feb. 2024
Adverb
McNally said these accolades can sometimes feel too generic and that can then feel disingenuous, even when they’re kindly meant.
—Channon Hodge, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
Offering an advantage Although there are plenty of adorable videos of dogs and cats behaving kindly with each other or their human companions, historically compassion has differentiated humans from animals.
—Tara Sonenshine, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindly
Adjective
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Rublev has tended to find being kind to himself difficult.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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The conflicts unleashed by these regional allies have not been particularly kind to the Iranian leadership.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The hack works for all types of bread but is especially helpful for loaves that don't include preservatives, like homemade and artisanal breads.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2025
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Having complementary driving styles will inevitably be helpful.—
Madeline Coleman,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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As a result, quantitative models are still pretty confident that Brody is going to win.—
Nathaniel Rakich,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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An entertaining adult drama that’s liked by pretty much everyone, Conclave feels like a title that should benefit from the preferential ballot.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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Even with their flaws and subjectivities, human therapists are equipped to hold a compassionate, adaptive space that AI currently can’t replicate.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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June's story serves as a reminder of the dedication required to rescue and rehabilitate homeless animals, as well as the impact of compassionate individuals willing to go the extra mile.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Probiotics contain live microorganisms that increase the amount of beneficial microbes in our body, which help fight bad bacteria and keep us healthy.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Gut Health Honey contains prebiotics, which are compounds that support the growth of beneficial bacteria in your gut.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
19 Feb. 2025
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While millions of adults celebrate St. Patrick's Day with feasts, parades, songs, and dance—no one celebrates the holiday quite like children.—
Nicole Harris,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2025
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Raised by a single mother and mentored by his entrepreneurial uncle, his passion for business was ignited quite early in his life.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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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
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Cut to Trachtenberg’s Jenny in a luxurious spa bubble bath, making the most of a preposterously favorable exchange rate.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
26 Feb. 2025
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This spike is partly fueled by favorable exchange rates, although the popularity of country may be pushing overall spring break prices higher, with the average insured trip to Japan now costing nearly $10,000.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Kindly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindly. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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