as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
a kindhearted young man who shoveled his elderly neighbor's driveway after the blizzard
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Recent Examples of kindhearted
Jason, 11, is a sweet and kindhearted boy with a helpful nature and a great sense of humor.
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The Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2025
With his signature goofiness and kindhearted nature, Captain Goof-Beard helps Mickey and his friends on treasure hunts and exciting seafaring quests by providing clues, guidance, and encouragement, all while teaching valuable lessons about teamwork and perseverance.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
Paddington carries on, helped by the kindhearted Brown family.
—Brooks Barnes, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
Gladden and subsequently Frisone really do come across as thoughtful, caring, kindhearted people.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 22 Jan. 2025
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The Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2025
With his signature goofiness and kindhearted nature, Captain Goof-Beard helps Mickey and his friends on treasure hunts and exciting seafaring quests by providing clues, guidance, and encouragement, all while teaching valuable lessons about teamwork and perseverance.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
Paddington carries on, helped by the kindhearted Brown family.
—Brooks Barnes, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
Gladden and subsequently Frisone really do come across as thoughtful, caring, kindhearted people.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 22 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for kindhearted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindhearted
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One way to initiate a more intentional approach to developing people-centric leaders is to explore the compassionate leadership toolkit, which includes a free assessment, and consider attending WorkHuman’s next conference for educational and morale purposes.—
Laurel Donnellan,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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This can help the development of more conscious leadership and the formation of compassionate teams.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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That relationship is built, visit by visit, kind interaction after warm conversation.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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She was known as kind, generous, talented, a great collaborator, easy to be around.—
Ashley Spencer,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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New Delhi and Islamabad found a way to de-escalate, stop the fighting and move toward a future that will hopefully be more benevolent than the past.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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Their expensive quest is financially backed by a seemingly benevolent billionaire Owen Carver (Domhnall Gleeson), who has his own reasons for helping Luke and Charlotte.—
Eric Andersson,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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As the only one with a sense of humor and a semblance of perspective, Jeff is the most sympathetic of this toxic crew.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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The Trump administration has framed support for Palestinians — which Khalil’s grandparents were — as antisemitic and sympathetic to Hamas, a U.S.-designated terrorist organization.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2025
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The clean ingredients and thoughtful composition show that Dossier put real care into creating something special.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
30 May 2025
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Springsteen has never shied away from holding up a thoughtful mirror reflecting the state of our nation.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
30 May 2025
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“Kindhearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindhearted. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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