kindness
noun
the state or quality of being kind.
kindnesses
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pluralof kindness.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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When I look back over these past months I am overwhelmed by the kindnesses bestowed not only on me but on my wife and daughters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2025
On Friday, Buckingham Palace said the King and Queen "remain deeply grateful for the many kindnesses and good wishes they have received from around the world throughout the joys and challenges of the past year".
From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2024
The dancers tended to tell their stories almost dispassionately, sometimes smiling as they recalled the small kindnesses they had encountered along the way.
From New York Times ● Aug. 30, 2022
James captures the simple kindnesses of a cup of coffee or a shared cellphone as though they were religious acts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 12, 2022
She felt it her bovine duty to make up for each and every one of Plug’s kindnesses.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
