1
as in benevolent
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
a compassionate person by nature
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2
as in sympathetic
having or showing the capacity for sharing the feelings of another
a compassionate smile made the refugees feel a little better
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as in to pity
to have sympathy for
a gentle soul who could compassionate even the most reprobate of scoundrels and villains
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Recent Examples of compassionate
Dylan Matthews, Vox, 22 May 2025
Nationwide, individuals and organizations work tirelessly to support veterans through mental health programs, compassionate outreach, and advocacy.
—Ken Fisher, Boston Herald, 20 May 2025
Annalisa Merelli, Quartz, 20 Apr. 2023
He was recognized by Duke as being a competitor on the field and compassionate off it.
—J.c. Carnahan, orlandosentinel.com, 16 Dec. 2020
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Adjective
The legacy of compassionate conservatism is a prescription drug benefit in Medicare administered by private insurers; the legacy of reform conservatism is mostly increasing the child tax credit from $1,000 to $2,000 in 2017.
—Dylan Matthews, Vox, 22 May 2025
Nationwide, individuals and organizations work tirelessly to support veterans through mental health programs, compassionate outreach, and advocacy.
—Ken Fisher, Boston Herald, 20 May 2025
Verb
Yet while 67% of white people who are eligible for PrEP are on it, only 8% eligible Black people are, often citing lack of access to healthcare or to compassionate healthcare.
—Annalisa Merelli, Quartz, 20 Apr. 2023
He was recognized by Duke as being a competitor on the field and compassionate off it.
—J.c. Carnahan, orlandosentinel.com, 16 Dec. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compassionate
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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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These individuals are to be pitied rather than ostracized.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
14 May 2025
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Which isn’t to suggest that we’re asked to pity him.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
22 Apr. 2025
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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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Begin with self-awareness strategies like learning your own stress triggers and communicating with clear, empathetic intention during high-pressure situations.—
Ayaskant Sarangi,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Purdum’s empathetic biography endorses that assessment.—
Julia M. Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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The humane society is in the Hickory area, a roughly 55-mile drive northwest from Charlotte.—
Simone Jasper,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2025
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The new laws will address these shortcomings, ensuring that those in dire medical conditions are given a humane chance at release.—
Natasha Dartigue,
Baltimore Sun,
18 May 2025
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Artificial empathy, a concept explored in AI research, aims to model empathic understanding computationally.—
Yujia Zhu,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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For 55 years, the characters of Sesame Street have taught us how to count, how to read — and as importantly, how to be kind, empathic and compassionate.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
15 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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While these fears may be well-founded, our response should not be to reject crypto altogether, but rather embrace thoughtful policies to mitigate risks, protect consumers, and promote transparency.—
Jeremy Cooney,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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“Compassionate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compassionate. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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