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as in affectionate
feeling or showing love
a tenderhearted new mother
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as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
a tenderhearted offer of help for the victims of the earthquake
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Recent Examples of tenderhearted
Harry Melling and Alexander Skarsgård star in this tenderhearted comedy from Harry Lighton.
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Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
Cancer: Louis de Pointe du Lac, Interview with the Vampire
Nostalgic, tenderhearted and beautifully tortured, Louis matches your emotional waves, Cancer.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Howard, a tenderhearted council worker with a voice like a creaky door, would quietly glitch out.
—Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Baker also cast Russian actor Yura Borisov as a tenderhearted henchman.
—Mandalit Del Barco, NPR, 2 Mar. 2025
Baldoni’s non-fiction series was key to establishing his credentials as a producer of commercial projects with a tenderhearted spin.
—Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Jan. 2025
Sentimental Baby Card Messages Nothing brings out emotions quite like the arrival of a new baby, so a tenderhearted message to the parents will be especially appreciated.
—Anna Moeslein, Parents, 21 Jan. 2025
But, as the earnest, klutzy, tenderhearted nerd Steve Urkel, White hit it off with audiences and found himself suddenly at the center of the star-making machine.
—Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
In an exclusive new clip from Yacht Rock — which premieres Friday, Nov. 29 on HBO and Max — the tenderhearted side of the genre gets its due.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
Cancer: Louis de Pointe du Lac, Interview with the Vampire
Nostalgic, tenderhearted and beautifully tortured, Louis matches your emotional waves, Cancer.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Howard, a tenderhearted council worker with a voice like a creaky door, would quietly glitch out.
—Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Baker also cast Russian actor Yura Borisov as a tenderhearted henchman.
—Mandalit Del Barco, NPR, 2 Mar. 2025
Baldoni’s non-fiction series was key to establishing his credentials as a producer of commercial projects with a tenderhearted spin.
—Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Jan. 2025
Sentimental Baby Card Messages Nothing brings out emotions quite like the arrival of a new baby, so a tenderhearted message to the parents will be especially appreciated.
—Anna Moeslein, Parents, 21 Jan. 2025
But, as the earnest, klutzy, tenderhearted nerd Steve Urkel, White hit it off with audiences and found himself suddenly at the center of the star-making machine.
—Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
In an exclusive new clip from Yacht Rock — which premieres Friday, Nov. 29 on HBO and Max — the tenderhearted side of the genre gets its due.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenderhearted
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The piece is affectionate, admiring, and shamelessly tilted in his favor.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Breed experts say goldendoodles are among the most social and affectionate dog breeds available.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Her personality was so engaging, made everyone feel seen, heard, cared for, compassionate, fair-minded.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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When delivered as intended, hospice remains one of the most compassionate and effective models of care in our healthcare system.—
Tom Koutsoumpas,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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All three writers turned loving, humorous, piercing gazes on a particular place, exploring, through cycles of plays, the rich humanity and the grave historical wounds of its inhabitants.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
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Despite being presented as a loving father, Hank was revealed at the end of Season 1 to be a ruthless, pre-war Vault-Tec executive who is responsible for the nuclear destruction of Shady Sands.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The only thing keeping them from the bottom is the Boston Red Sox, who still play at a stadium not known to be kind to pitchers, Fenway Park.—
Mac Engel
April 30,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Apr. 2026
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The story behind the brand is the kind foodies love.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Mom and daughter share adoring glances at an event to celebrate International Women's Day in London.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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But a falling out with former owner Glen Taylor kept him from returning to his ‘Sota to give adoring fans another chance to thank him for 14 seasons with No. 21 on his back and Minnesota in his heart.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But statement that seems so benevolent can be anything but.—
Kathy and Ross Petrass,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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With the eventual blessing of his benevolent landlords, Grattan has completely transformed the rental unit— widening doorways, upgrading electrical systems, and reimagining every wall and ceiling.—
Sam Cochran,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
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Most importantly, playing prominent roles alongside a respected veteran and thoughtful mentor in Zibanejad really seemed to propel the young wingers, who finished the season by combining for 43 points (24 for Lafrenière and 19 for Perreault) in the final 23 games.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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August 23 – September 22 One thoughtful move today creates real momentum.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Bahrain revoked citizenship from 69 individuals accused of being sympathetic to Iran.—
Dominic Dudley,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Several justices seemed sympathetic to the company’s argument that it can’t be sued under state law because federal regulators have found Roundup likely doesn’t cause cancer.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Tenderhearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenderhearted. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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