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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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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 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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Recent Examples of kind
Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 17 July 2025
During his first term in office, Trump wasn’t exactly kind to Meghan Markle, who was a working member of the royal family at the time.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 15 July 2025
Damon Wise, Deadline, 3 July 2025
The collaboration is a first of its kind and will be facilitated by the growing fleet of Starlink satellites, which have revolutionized communications since their launch.
—Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Adjective
The trip over the Florida peninsula was not kind to the would-be storm, which was disorganized, elongated and separated from the bulk of its rainstorm activity on Thursday morning.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 17 July 2025
During his first term in office, Trump wasn’t exactly kind to Meghan Markle, who was a working member of the royal family at the time.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 15 July 2025
Noun
Somewhere, the man has to have a conscience of some kind.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 3 July 2025
The collaboration is a first of its kind and will be facilitated by the growing fleet of Starlink satellites, which have revolutionized communications since their launch.
—Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kind
Adjective
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Companies like Google and Salesforce offer extensive parental leave programs, recognizing that supporting employees during one of life’s most significant milestones is not only compassionate but smart business.—
Will Fan,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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That means unlearning the language that perpetuates harm and stereotypes, and being more compassionate and humane across the board.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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While plaintiff opposition reflects legitimate concerns, these can be addressed with thoughtful defense strategies.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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With thoughtful policy and community input, towns can balance the need for homes with the imperative to protect the natural spaces that define their landscape and legacy.—
John Emmanuel,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Good starters are made up of the unique mix of benevolent dictator (someone has got to keep things moving), a maestro (there are a million different things at play; the starter gets them all to hopefully harmonize) and friend.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
10 July 2025
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The act was sealed in a pronouncement by Princess Isabel, who became a President Lincoln-like figure in Brazil, known to many as the benevolent white liberator of the enslaved.—
Time,
Time,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Montse Tomé is the attentive personality spurring the current crop on from the sidelines.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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During their stay, travelers will notice things like stainless steel coffee makers in their rooms, beautifully tiled jacuzzis, attentive staff, and a delightfully relaxed atmosphere.—
Lea Dlugosch,
Travel + Leisure,
22 July 2025
Noun
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The cooling, noncommittal, lightly distressed sound of Swag is an answer of sorts.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
26 July 2025
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For Shank Hall, the cameo is a full-circle moment of sorts.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Criminal Justice Danielle Clark, Riverdale High: Natural leadership ability, dedication to her classes and commitment to club organizations like Skills USA Criminal Justice and JROTC led to Clark’s nomination and being the top vote-getter in the criminal justice category.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
14 July 2025
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This included a category specific to Texas resort hotels, which were rated on rooms/facilities, location, service, food and value.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Young Sil is sympathetic, the result of an unethical science experiment.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 July 2025
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Davenport is sympathetic to best-of-five giving women’s tennis a more even platform, but fears that critics of women’s tennis would still dig up something to find fault with.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Colton's caring nature also enabled him to be a major source of support for friends.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Those who know her best describe her as loyal and caring, to the point of neglecting herself and her own interests in order to look after others.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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“Kind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kind. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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