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as in type
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
I like that kind of candy
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as in category
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
we looked at just about every kind of flooring before deciding which to use in the kitchen
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as in thoughtful
given to or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and happiness of others
providing the grieving widow with a homemade meal was a kind deed
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as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
a kind person who regularly volunteers at the homeless shelter
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kind people
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kind intentions
a kind way
kind thoughts
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Recent Examples of kind
Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
Some kinds, like the robust German Kordes roses, thrive in hot and humid conditions.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2025
Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Official Keith Kimble made an over-the-back call on Flagg that was, to be kind, of the ticky-tack variety.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Further research also demonstrated that the binary system is the heaviest of its kind confirmed by scientists with a total mass 1.56 times that of our sun's.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
Some kinds, like the robust German Kordes roses, thrive in hot and humid conditions.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Wendy Hovland does a very good job staying firmly in character as the delusional Constance, and Fred Harlow is kind and sympathetic as her long-suffering husband Andy.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Official Keith Kimble made an over-the-back call on Flagg that was, to be kind, of the ticky-tack variety.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kind
Adjective
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The pair both showed up to their second date on the beach with thoughtful gifts and eventually shared their first kiss before Tyler met Madison's family.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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This is a complex matter requiring thoughtful consideration and a long-term perspective.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Also there is having to balance being compassionate and caring while also remembering that this is a business.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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But White and Jonas haven’t built an anxious or a particularly compassionate Jamie.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Newsom launched a podcast in March, and his early guests included a MAGA A-List of sorts.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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Looking Ahead: The Race to Redefine Payments In the coming years, expect an arms race of sorts in the fintech world, as incumbents and startups alike pour resources into building or partnering for super apps.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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For instance, the international feature category currently honors the submitting country, not the director — even though the director’s name is engraved on the Oscar statuette.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Seven companies own and operate 11 platforms in the marketplace, with Netflix, Foxtel, Nine, Disney, Amazon, Paramount and Seven securing a 90% share of premium VOD category viewership and revenue in 2024.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Pity the documentary filmmaker: A job already replete with near impossibilities—impossible to secure funding, impossible to get distribution, impossible to find an attentive audience—has just become even more difficult.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
15 Apr. 2025
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Tap Into Your Listening Superpowers While extroverts might dominate conversations with their energy and expressiveness, introverts typically excel at attentive listening.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The music is worshipped, but elsewhere there is an undercurrent of lawlessness and benevolent revolution.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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This domino effect is the unintended benevolent effect of the one individual acting in their own self interest.—
Hessie Jones,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Taste is subjective, and USA TODAY Books has plenty of genres to recommend.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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While intrigued, Tovar didn’t imagine a place for himself in that world until his sister, an early fan of punk, mentioned that bands from the then-controversial genre were having trouble finding gigs to play.—
Steve Appleford,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Their support gave me hope and reminded me of the power of a caring community.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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All three daughters wrote glowing letters, describing him as a wonderful and caring father.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Kind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kind. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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