kindness
noun
kind·ness
ˈkīn(d)-nəs 
Examples of kindness in a Sentence
We thanked her for her many kindnesses.
You would be doing me a great kindness if you agreed to help.
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By Carol McCloud, Illustrated by David Messing Summary: This book explains clearly and simply how everyone has an invisible bucket that can be filled through small acts of kindness or emptied by acts of thoughtlessness or cruelty.
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Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Please advise me how to navigate this tricky territory with respect and kindness.
—Judith Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2025
Among the many points for assessing happiness around the world, like sharing meals with others and family bonds, researchers for the 2025 World Happiness Report looked closely at acts of kindness.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 29 May 2025
Further, prioritizing volunteering as a strategic element can strengthen organizational bonds and foster a culture of kindness and compassion.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 28 May 2025
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Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Please advise me how to navigate this tricky territory with respect and kindness.
—Judith Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2025
Among the many points for assessing happiness around the world, like sharing meals with others and family bonds, researchers for the 2025 World Happiness Report looked closely at acts of kindness.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 29 May 2025
Further, prioritizing volunteering as a strategic element can strengthen organizational bonds and foster a culture of kindness and compassion.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for kindness
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“Kindness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kindness. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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kindness
noun
kind·ness
ˈkīn(d)-nəs
1
: a kind deed : favor
returned his kindness
2
: the quality or state of being kind
treat others with kindness
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