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Synonyms & Antonyms for kind
Synonyms: Noun
breed, class, description, feather, genre, ilk, kidney, like, manner, nature, order, sort, species, strain, stripe, type, variety
Synonyms: Adjective
attentive, considerate, solicitous, thoughtful
Antonyms: Adjective
heedless, inconsiderate, thoughtless, unthinking
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Examples of kind in a Sentence
Noun
hawks and other birds of that kind In this city, you'll find many kinds of people. I like to try different kinds of food. She described the color as a kind of red. I think he's an accountant, financial adviser, or something of that kind.Adjective
A kind old woman took the cat in and nursed it back to health. It was very kind of you to show me the way. Thank you for your kind words.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Developed by French physicist and engineer Augustin-Jean Fresnel, the first Fresnel lens of its kind was used in 1823 in the Cordouan lighthouse on France’s Atlantic coast. — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "To get to the 150-year-old Cana Island Lighthouse, you have to ride a wagon through Lake Michigan," 6 Sep. 2019 In April, Esalen convened a conference on psychedelics, the first of its kind in many years. — Wallace Baine, SFChronicle.com, "What’s next for the Esalen Institute?," 5 Sep. 2019 The study, one of the largest of its kind, tracked 451,743 men and women from ten countries in Europe. — Laura Reiley, Anchorage Daily News, "It doesn’t matter if it’s sugary or diet: Study links all soda to an early death," 5 Sep. 2019 And, as evolution is still operating today, all present organisms are the most evolved of their kind. — Antonio G. Valdecasas, The Conversation, "Evolution doesn’t proceed in a straight line – so why draw it that way?," 3 Sep. 2019 Justin Verlander is the last of his kind in MLB The Blue Jays starting nine on Sunday had 29 combined at-bats against Verlander. — Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle, "Justin Verlander tosses no-hitter in Astros' win over Blue Jays," 1 Sep. 2019 But AdventHealth so far is the largest of its kind, and the second in Florida, officials said. — Naseem S. Miller, orlandosentinel.com, "AdventHealth unveils largest-of-its-kind command center," 28 Aug. 2019 Marinades add flavor — what kind obviously depends on the ingredients and seasonings. — NBC News, "How to marinate just about anything," 22 Aug. 2019 This is also the only product of its kind that hasn’t caused breakouts on my skin. — Chelsey Hamilton, Health.com, "The Meghan Markle-Approved Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Completely Simplified My Morning Makeup Routine," 21 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Bob Wieting Simi Valley :: Your article on the Dodgers’ catching situation was too kind to management. — Los Angeles Times, "Letters: Dodgers fans still seeking relief," 19 July 2019 Both mineral and chemical have their advantages, but derms say mineral blocks tend to be kinder to sensitive skin. — Glamour, "The 12 Best Sunscreens, According to Glamour Editors," 27 May 2019 Heading to Florida to experience the magic of Disney World is a vacation every family aims to take at least once—but the happiest place in the world isn't too kind for those on a budget. — Elizabeth Gulino, House Beautiful, "Save $$$ on Your Next Trip to Disney World With This Insider Tip," 6 May 2019 Victor was especially kind to one kid who was having trouble socially, playing board games and sitting with him during meals, wrote Justesen. — Author: Nina Shapiro, Anchorage Daily News, "‘I didn’t know where to look for him’: ICE ships kids across the country to Pacific Northwest jails," 6 Aug. 2019 Victor was especially kind to one kid who was having trouble socially, playing board games and sitting with him during meals, wrote Justesen. — Nina Shapiro, The Seattle Times, "‘I didn’t know where to look for him’: ICE ships kids across the country to Pacific Northwest jails," 5 Aug. 2019 Betty wanted people to lead peaceful lives, be kind to one another and to help each other. — orlandosentinel.com, "Deaths in Central Florida: 8/3," 2 Aug. 2019 Lastly, Jon asked that people be kind to one another. — courant.com, "Jonathan D. Chapitis," 27 July 2019 Hannah doesn't understand why people won't be kind to him. — David Oliver, USA TODAY, "'The Bachelorette': Hannah breaks 3 hearts; Luke calls (and drops) baloney on Garrett," 1 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'kind.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.