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gentleness

NOUN
intentional mildness
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Many European skin-care brands have long been known for giving priority to both effectiveness and gentleness on the skin, according to dermatologist Marisa Garshick.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

“Brian Lindstrom died this morning the way he lived — with gentleness and courage, grace and gratitude for his beautiful life,” she wrote.

From Los Angeles Times May 16, 2026

"Your wild imagination, your brave untethered womanhood, your ferocious gentleness is a guiding light to me."

From BBC Mar. 2, 2026

Her alleged gentleness made up for his anger.

From Salon Sep. 24, 2025

Martha looked after him as though she were very proud, even if she did tease him about his gentleness.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff




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