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as in kindness
the capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune
because of the bigheartedness of her coworkers, she was able to present the charity with a fat check
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as in generosity
the quality or state of being generous
the commendable bigheartedness of that upscale restaurateur, who uses a portion of her profits to fund a soup kitchen
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bigheartedness
Noun
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Those include bullying, friendship, school, kindness/empathy, self-worth/confidence, and mental health/well-being.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
20 Mar. 2025 -
The capital city of the world’s happiest country exemplifies what makes Finland such an ideal spot for happiness—not just focusing on health or wealth alone, Helsinki places emphasis on things like community, kindness, trust in society, and easy access to nature and green spaces.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Simpson, who was known for bridging partisan divides with his quick wit, was remembered for his generosity.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Still, no one wants to have their generosity assumed.—
R. Eric Thomas,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As for the tens of thousands of government employees fired or in limbo, Krygier doesn’t have much sympathy.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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Unsurprisingly, the anti-liberal counterrevolutionaries of today have no sympathy for this legacy.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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His business empire, media influence and philanthropy set a standard for athletes-turned-entrepreneurs.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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In 1960, the family created the Mangione Family Foundation, which has donated to local philanthropies including the Baltimore Opera Company, the Association of Italian American Charities, and Associated Jewish Charities.—
Lorena O'Neil,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2025
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She often is drawn to these boundary-defying health stories and has covered the brain-body connection in functional neurological disorders, heart conditions and even cancers.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
18 Mar. 2025
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And for me, to be on the cover of Vogue Philippines, for my first Vogue cover, is so special and will forever just hold the most special place in my heart.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
18 Mar. 2025
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Founded on principles of compassion, their treatments blend clinical psychology and Eastern philosophy together, which many have found to be a beneficial approach.—
Kara Markley Sterling,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
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Beyond lessons, volunteers offer support and compassion to ensure that the next generation doesn’t lose hope during one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world.—
Abdulghani Aqlan,
The Christian Science Monitor,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Bigheartedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bigheartedness. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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