solicitousness

as in carefulness
attention accompanied by protectiveness and responsibility the touching solicitousness with which he watched over his younger brother

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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
  • Even the Scotland Residents page on Facebook, usually seething with vitriol directed toward neighbors and local officials alike, was full of solicitude and suggestions and offers of help.
    Gary Greenberg, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
  • Nature has made this a necessity: Without constant care and solicitude, an infant will die.
    Roxana Robinson, TIME, 18 July 2024
Noun
  • Trump has also expressed opposition to a looming ban on TikTok after earlier having supported a law requiring its Chinese parent company to divest its U.S. operations over national security concerns.
    Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The Interior Department has had a history of ethical concerns.
    Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The doctor also suggested more emphasis on non-invasive wellness modalities like yoga, acupuncture and chiropractic care.
    Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025
  • Consistency is key in treating rosacea and minimizing associated signs and symptoms of this skin condition. — BRENDAN CAMP, MD, MEDICAL EXPERT BOARD Skin Care During Flare-Ups During a flare-up of symptoms, practice gentle skin care.
    Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, Verywell Health, 27 Jan. 2025
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