How to Use gentleness in a Sentence

gentleness

noun
  • But there is a new gentleness, too.
    — Cathleen Schine, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026
  • For the first time in the entire trip, a gentleness fell over us.
    — Anne Slowey, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 July 2018
  • Inside, there was that core of love and grace and gentleness.
    — William Martin, Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2018
  • Their gentleness with the kids who wanted to speak up, who are now adults.
    — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 26 Apr. 2023
  • So much of that gentleness has been missing from our world lately.
    — Melissa Yeager, The Arizona Republic, 14 Aug. 2021
  • While your skin is sunburned, gentleness is key in all your treatments.
    — Amber Rambharose, Glamour, 26 May 2021
  • This is a moment of gentleness.
    — Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 9 Feb. 2026
  • There was always a gentleness to him, but also a sassy sense of humor.
    — Gabrielle Chung, PEOPLE.com, 3 Aug. 2021
  • And maybe, in this hyped up, more-faster-now world, a little gentleness can change your life after all.
    — Rebecca Misner, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Dec. 2019
  • Its gentleness was, to me, one of its graces and one of its defining qualities.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 12 May 2026
  • Somebody Somewhere is a spot of gentleness in a world that’s very hard.
    — Lyz Lenz, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2024
  • Friends spoke of her rare gentleness, openness to the world and genuine love of people.
    — Sam Roberts, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2021
  • Yet, gentleness, empathy, and even wry humor break through in many of the songs here.
    — David Harris, SPIN, 2 Mar. 2026
  • The momentum is real, but so is the need for gentleness.
    — Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Is their impact on my speech rooted in their gentleness, their patience?
    — Rachel Hoge, The Cut, 8 Feb. 2018
  • Mary's kindness, gentleness and faith were evident to all who knew her.
    — courant.com, 2 Feb. 2018
  • Couch your message in gentleness.
    — Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
  • But the show is for children, and for them, the pacing and gentleness is an excellent fit.
    — Alan J. Borsuk, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2018
  • Many people who saw the video were struck by the gentleness of that redirection.
    — Theresa Vargas, Washington Post, 14 Dec. 2022
  • The thought of all that genius and gentleness going to waste was more than Morton could bear.
    — Steve Hartman, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Be sensitive and kind to your sweetie and that gentleness will be returned.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 9 Nov. 2019
  • Lifting them out of the ground requires some gentleness to avoid damaging them.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2023
  • Lifting them out of the ground requires some gentleness to avoid damaging them.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2023
  • Lifting them out of the ground requires some gentleness to avoid damaging them.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Or the gentleness with which Kendall applies makeup to Ty’s face to hide a bruise.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2025
  • Or when bass-baritone Dashon Burton sang of death with both strength and gentleness.
    — Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 14 Nov. 2019
  • Alex is exactly right that the gentleness factor of some of our guests has paid off really well.
    — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2022
  • As a counterbalance to their harsh day, allow your kids the gentleness of a hug or cuddle.
    — John Duffy, CNN, 26 July 2021
  • As a counterbalance to their harsh day, allow your kids the gentleness of a hug or cuddle.
    — Megan Marples, CNN, 9 Aug. 2021
  • The two dogs exhibited a gentleness to all who approached them.
    — Linda Gandee/special To Cleveland.com, cleveland.com, 24 July 2017

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