How to Use soft in a Sentence
soft
adjective- The ground was soft after the heavy rain.
- The room was painted in soft pink.
- Iron and lead are soft metals.
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The springs and the dampers are tuned for a ride that's softer than a BMW's and firmer than a Buick's.
— Fred M.h. Gregory, Car and Driver, 12 July 2023 -
Hill will head back to home in the South Bay, eager for a hot bath and a soft bed.
— Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2023 -
The soft gels are small and easy to swallow for most people as well.
— Kelsey Kunik, Rd, Health, 25 July 2023 -
The critters’ soft bodies can’t withstand the impact of the spray.
— Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2023 -
Use a soft toothbrush to clean the spray arm and remove any debris caught in the sprayers.
— Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2023 -
The curls created by this iron were soft and silky and stayed for days.
— Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2023 -
There’s a soft liner and sweatband that are UPF 50 to keep your head safe from the sun’s rays.
— Esther Carlstone, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2023 -
This one is made from soft, full-aniline leather and comes in two shades: tan and brown.
— Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2023 -
The bra is woven out of a soft and stretchy blend of nylon and spandex.
— Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2024 -
And in May, when the last of the bare oaks unrolled their shade, and the vines in soft curls began their tall assault.
— Bill Finch, al, 6 Aug. 2023 -
The fabric feels soft to the touch, but our tester was impressed at the sweat-wicking tech, too.
— Sara Gaynes Levy, Peoplemag, 26 Oct. 2023 -
The bread felt heavy but not exactly chewy, soft or crisp.
— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2024 -
The key, Dowds says, was keeping the color palette soft.
— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 1 June 2023 -
Use a cream blush for a softer and more skin-like effect.
— Pia Velasco, Allure, 6 Nov. 2023 -
Add the shallots and cook until soft, about 3 to 5 minutes.
— Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 29 Feb. 2024 -
Plus, the soft mat is a comfy place to set your tot down, while the more structured frame is designed to last.
— Maya Polton, Parents, 6 Apr. 2024 -
Simmer for 2 to 4 minutes, or until the whites are opaque and the yolks are soft and jiggly.
— Karoline Boehm Goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, 16 May 2023 -
The soft footbed offers arch support to cushion your feet.
— Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 30 Dec. 2023 -
Shorten the soft new growth so branches — and next year’s fruits — stay within reach.
— Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2023 -
Goblet High Hold Start standing with your feet hip-width apart and your knees soft.
— Mallory Creveling, Health, 11 Sep. 2023 -
This brand happens to make some of the softest pajamas out there too.
— Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 9 Nov. 2023 -
Others prefer soft drop-biscuit dumplings that float atop the stew.
— Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2023 -
Feel the wonderful textures from smooth to prickly to even soft and fuzzy.
— Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Feb. 2024 -
Think about keeping elbows soft while pushing chest away from the ground.
— Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 18 May 2023 -
This year's conference built on last year’s soft launch.
— Chanté Griffin, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2023 -
But a soft whump ends the argument when Vance is shot in the back and collapses into Jared’s arms.
— Sara Netzley, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2024 -
When mast, both hard and soft, suddenly becomes available, turkeys are going to find and key in on it.
— Will Brantley, Field & Stream, 17 Apr. 2024
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