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
Well, almost everyone: the kindhearted Lucas, who’s revealed to be Virgil’s brother, witnesses it all and appears transformed by what he’s seen.
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2025
Since meeting in 2007, the former model has been openly supportive of her husband’s talent and kindhearted nature — and Emma has continued to celebrate their bond in the wake of his aphasia diagnosis in March 2022 and later frontotemporal dementia (FTD) diagnosis.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Her sister, Chantelle (Michele Austin), a warm and kindhearted hair stylist, greets life with an easy openness, and keeps trying to connect.
—Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
This leads Winslet’s character, now in L.A., to befriend an aging screenwriter played by Eli Wallach and (eventually) fall for a kindhearted composer played by Jack Black.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2025
Since meeting in 2007, the former model has been openly supportive of her husband’s talent and kindhearted nature — and Emma has continued to celebrate their bond in the wake of his aphasia diagnosis in March 2022 and later frontotemporal dementia (FTD) diagnosis.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Her sister, Chantelle (Michele Austin), a warm and kindhearted hair stylist, greets life with an easy openness, and keeps trying to connect.
—Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
This leads Winslet’s character, now in L.A., to befriend an aging screenwriter played by Eli Wallach and (eventually) fall for a kindhearted composer played by Jack Black.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindhearted
Adjective
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Beyond his incredible work as an actor, Mason is a genuinely kind and compassionate individual who fosters a spirit of acceptance and collaboration in our theatre program.—
Heide Janssen,
Orange County Register,
16 Mar. 2025
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Be calm, be compassionate, be creative, be careful.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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This is how we’re introduced to the story of Snow White’s parents, two kind, generous rulers who long for a child and are thrilled by their daughter’s arrival.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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Aquarius: Doc Doc is the kind and sympathetic leader of the dwarves, who encourages everyone to let Snow White stay with them.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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The benevolent master of ceremonies left a care kit beneath each audience member's seat for the nearly four-hour show.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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In Thai Buddhist lore, these trees, thousands of which spike Koh Samui, are home to benevolent spirits, says political scientist Pavin Chachavalpongpun, from the Center for Southeast Asian Studies at Japan’s Kyoto University.—
Ronan O'Connell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Feb. 2025
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Trump has appointed a crypto-friendly cabinet and sympathetic regulators at the Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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And her attempts at a pseudo love affair with Matt Damon’s sympathetic Allied officer always feels more theoretical than palpable.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
15 Mar. 2025
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Every question elicits a thoughtful pause and an even more thoughtful answer.—
Damien Scott,
Billboard,
19 Mar. 2025
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However, with thoughtful development practices, robust oversight and inclusive design, AI can become a powerful tool for creating a more equitable society.—
Swati Tyagi,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Kindhearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindhearted. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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