as in kindness
the quality of having a generally kind and agreeable manner
The students quickly learned that despite their new teacher's gentleness, good grades had to be earned through hard work.
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Recent Examples of gentleness
The formula's pH of 5.0-5.5 is ideal for irritated, dry, or acne-prone skin, and the fragrance-free formula means extra gentleness.
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Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
The ethos of gentleness, precision, and sophistication associated with endurance racing is a natural extension of Genesis's brand image.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
The gentleness the film captures is perhaps all too mollifying.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
Subtle notifications: In talking with friends who have Oura Rings, I’m struck by how many people appreciate the gentleness of the Oura Ring’s notifications; both models share this feature.
—Amy Fischer Ms, Rd, Health, 29 Nov. 2024
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Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
The ethos of gentleness, precision, and sophistication associated with endurance racing is a natural extension of Genesis's brand image.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
The gentleness the film captures is perhaps all too mollifying.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
Subtle notifications: In talking with friends who have Oura Rings, I’m struck by how many people appreciate the gentleness of the Oura Ring’s notifications; both models share this feature.
—Amy Fischer Ms, Rd, Health, 29 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for gentleness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gentleness
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Whether through community service, acts of kindness, or conversations that challenge and inspire, the day is about pushing his vision forward.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
20 Jan. 2025
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The nine characteristics are empathy, perseverance, gratitude, generosity, kindness, justice, honesty, humility and leadership.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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In Santa Clara, Christian is taking note of Julian III’s patience.—
Kyle Newman,
The Denver Post,
18 Jan. 2025
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My FedEx delivery guy is unaware that patience is a virtue.—
Sheena Vasani,
The Verge,
18 Jan. 2025
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The film is about love and, perhaps paradoxically, tolerance.—
Colin Fleming,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2025
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Frost, which can form on clear, calm nights even when air temperatures are in the mid-30s, varies in its impact depending on plant species and their cold tolerance.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Setting aside humanity, humility, charity, generosity, rationality, reality and other distractions, the Los Angeles fires add another element to what was already a fraught relationship between two egocentric political figures.—
Dan Walters,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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The interfaith outpouring of compassion and generosity is an example of faith in action, those interviewed say.—
Sophie Hills,
The Christian Science Monitor,
23 Jan. 2025
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Gout and Inflammatory Arthritis Gout is a different type of arthritis that causes joint swelling, pain, and tenderness.—
Ruth Jessen Hickman,
Health,
17 Jan. 2025
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Kono-Abdy and Grey also shine, infusing their caring supporting roles with wit and tenderness.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Gentleness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentleness. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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