How to Use tender in a Sentence

tender

1 of 3 adjective

• Her wrist was swollen and tender.
• He gave her a tender look.
• She was tender and loving with her new child.
• Cook the pasta until it is just tender.
• With a sour cream and olive oil base, the cake stays moist and tender.
  — The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 7 July 2023
• The meat is juicy and tender, the rub is spicy and flavorful, and the sauce is sweet and tangy.
  — Adam Dolge, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2023
• The glazed shrimp were sweet and hot with a nice snap, and the best part was the tender and slightly spicy tilapia.
  — Linze Rice, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2023
• The ribs appeared glossy, deep red, and well caramelized; the BBQ sauce was sticky and the meat was tender and moist.
  — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2023
• The only catch is if your bunion growth is large and tender.
  — Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 1 July 2023
• Thomas Hardy’s rewrite: Where’s the flesh of the tender Dorset cow, whose herd is dying of bloat?
  — Marti Trgovich, The New Yorker, 8 July 2023
• This film deals with very tender moments of lives which is very dear to me.
  — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Oct. 2023
• The char siu chicken was the standout — juicy, tender, and a little sweet and smoky.
  — Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2024
• The meatball is delectably tender in a sauce that’s smoky and slightly spicy all at once.
  — Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2023
• Turn the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the meat is tender, 1½–2 hours.
  — Sandra A. Gutierrez, Saveur, 11 Oct. 2023
• Give it a stir. Cook on low 4-6 hours until meat is tender.
  — Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 14 July 2023
• Roast for 25-35 minutes, until the onion is caramelized and the eggplant is tender.
  — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 24 June 2023
• The $2 barbecue pork buns stole the show with their semi-sweet dough and tender pork.
  — Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 23 Mar. 2024
• Sauté until the onion is tender, reduce the heat and add the julienned carrots.
  — Devorah Lev-Tov, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2023
• Toss to coat then pour half of the glaze over the carrots; simmer until the carrots are tender.
  — The View, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2023
• The stems, as noted, might be less tender and mild flavored but still safe.
  — oregonlive, 7 May 2023
• Add broth to Dutch oven, cover and bake for 2 to 2½ hours, until meat is very tender when probed.
  — David Tanis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2023
• Grill the zucchini for 2 to 3 minutes on a side, or until the planks are tender.
  — Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2023
• The fruit's rich flavor and tender flesh is amazing in stir-fries, casseroles, cobblers, soups, stews, and sauces.
  — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2023
• The next day, Ruba said that her back felt tender, because the debris had hit her with such force.
  — Claire Porter Robbins, The New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2024
• Some audibly choked up at some of the more tender moments.
  — Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Jan. 2024
• Once the beef and garbanzos are just tender, taste the broth for seasoning.
  — Minerva Orduño Rincón, The Arizona Republic, 30 Mar. 2023
• New to the menu are cubes of tender beef, stir-fried to glory in a wok with bay leaf, chile pepper and peppercorn oil.
  — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 24 Jan. 2024
• For more tender tortillas, try subbing butter or lard for the oil.
  — Joy Cho, Good Housekeeping, 17 Apr. 2023
• The gyoza wrapper gets crunchy while the shrimp filling remains juicy and tender.
  — Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 17 Nov. 2023
• Baking powder: Gives the biscuits lift for a tender, fluffy crumb.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024

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tender

2 of 3 noun

• The edges of the skin crisp and crackle to offset the tender meat.
  — Ian Knauer, WSJ, 4 Jan. 2024
• The toys and one tender are stored forward, out of sight.
  — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2023
• While the chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender, the meat was on the drier side.
  — Good Housekeeping, 5 June 2023
• Despite his tender years, the Kid busted records around globe on the way to the top.
  — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 14 Nov. 2023
• When the ground beef is done, add the diced potatoes and cook them till tender.
  — Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023
• The trendy tender will have plenty of street (or ocean?) cred, too.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 July 2023
• The meat, hot or cold, tastes the most tender when sliced very thin; an electric knife does a good job.
  — Sunset Magazine, 28 Dec. 2023
• The tender exchange felt like a full-circle moment for the trio.
  — Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2023
• Try with spinach and other tender leaves, such as beet or chard.
  — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Aug. 2023
• Make the Sauce: Start by cooking the onion and garlic until tender.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2024
• To top it off, a side-loading tender bay can store a 20-foot runabout.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2023
• Sweet, tender, and warm, this tasty breakfast bread can serve up to a dozen and will be your new favorite treat.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
• Some are spicy and sharp while others are buttery and tender.
  — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2023
• And of course, a greasy plate of chicken tenders at Foosackly’s too.
  — Matt Cohen | [e-mail], al, 12 Aug. 2023
• The three exterior decks, meanwhile, are equipped with a pool, a beach club, and a garage for toys and tenders.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2023
• Fried and baked fish, shrimp and chicken tenders dinners.
  — The Enquirer, 14 Feb. 2024
• The Kurlsplus Paddle Comb glides through my hair and is so gentle on my tender scalp.
  — Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 8 Mar. 2023
• Close lid and cook on high for 4 hours or until super tender.
  — ABC News, 10 Feb. 2023
• The extra sugar helps make the outside edges crisp with a tender center.
  — Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
• The tenders often stop to tap detailed notes into their phones concerning any changes in the health of the green things in their care.
  — Steven Kurutz, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2023
• Prices at some smaller tender sales and auctions have risen between 5% and 10% in the past week as shortages of some stones start to emerge.
  — Thomas Biesheuvel, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2023
• In their triumphant return, the tender morsels will be available in six- and nine-piece orders served with a side of Texas toast and creamy gravy.
  — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Mar. 2023
• Another low-risk idea: Rub a drop or two of raw honey on that tender spot.
  — Jenna Ryu, SELF, 18 Mar. 2024
• This tender game about a sea kraken has sucked (pun intended) me in.
  — Adrienne So, WIRED, 10 Mar. 2023
• In childhood flashbacks he’s played with a tender ache by Louis Kirwan.
  — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2024
• Despite the long wait time, the rice was perfectly cooked and slightly sticky with distinct tender grains.
  — Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2023
• In a large to medium saucepot, cook beans until tender.
  — Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2023
• If the goats eat her vineyards’ tender buds, Rolland will lose more income and more heritage.
  — Catherine Porter, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Apr. 2023
• The special Mother's Day meal includes a choice of eight pieces of bone-in chicken or eight of their crispy chicken tenders.
  — Sam Burros, Peoplemag, 8 May 2023
• Simmer the meat in a large pot of water until tender, then add potatoes, cabbage and onion.
  — Christian Mysliwiec, Fox News, 5 Mar. 2024

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tender

3 of 3 verb

• The rice should be puffed up and tender on the outside, with a little bite in the middle.
  — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 29 Feb. 2024
• Their prime target is our roses’ tender new foliage, buds and blooms and the fresh new basal breaks at the base of the plant.
  — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Sep. 2023
• The cruise port allows up to four ships to dock at once, while any more remain in the harbor and tender to shore.
  — Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2023
• Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, this side will surely be a crowd-pleaser.
  — Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2023
• Rich cream cheese keeps the dough tender and gives it a sweet tang, and more liquid prevents the dough from drying out.
  — Genevieve Ko, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2023
• Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast until the Brussels sprouts are crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, 35 to 40 minutes.
  — Michael A. Gardiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2023
• To top it off, the garage has enough space for a 23-foot tender, a crew tender, and a full arsenal of water toys.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2024
• Cook on a medium-hot grill until marked all over and tender, then place on a serving platter.
  — Julia Turshen, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
• Reduce the heat and simmer until the chicken is opaque throughout and tender when pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes.
  — Janelle Davis, CNN, 7 Feb. 2023
• For that to happen, Jackson would have to agree to the terms of a new contract and the Ravens, who would have the option to match any offer tendered, would have to decline to do so.
  — Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2023
• The result is a crumbly corn cake that’s so crisp on the bottom and tender on top; the combination is simply heaven.
  — Julia Turshen, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
• There are numerous recipes for the timeless dessert, but all the best lemon bars have a soft, sweet-tart filling and a cookie base that’s crisp around the edges and tender in the middle.
  — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 13 July 2023
• The tomato-y broth is the perfect compliment to tender meatballs and cheesy tortellini.
  — Lyda Jones Burnette, Country Living, 10 Jan. 2023
• Our testers found that bread baked evenly and consistently, and cookies were moist and tender on the inside and crispy on the outside.
  — Laura Denby, Peoplemag, 18 July 2023
• The crunchy exterior of the bird gives away to tender meat below and the spice washes over your palate, giving you heat, but not in a way that blows out your taste buds.
  — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2022
• With the correct cooking process, cauliflower wings are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
  — Jessica Hickam & Jais Tollette, USA TODAY, 1 June 2022
• Corn pudding should be soft and tender on the inside, but bake until just set before removing from the oven.
  — Emily Nabors Hall, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2023
• Prepared this way, chicken breasts will be cooked through, moist, and tender every single time.
  — Outside Online, 21 Oct. 2022
• Like so many moments in Adlon’s free-form FX dramedy, the vignette is sad and funny, blunt and tender all at once.
  — Judy Berman, Time, 28 Feb. 2022
• The key to tender, pillowy gnocchi is using a light touch and adding just enough flour to get the dough to a workable consistency (any more will toughen the dumplings).
  — Tina Martinez, Good Housekeeping, 8 Aug. 2023
• Finally, pluck a small handful of mint leaves and tender cilantro sprigs, and arrange leafy lettuce cups on a platter.
  — Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2023
• Our slow-cooker Salisbury steak is the low-and-slow approach to tender, melt-in-your-mouth ground beef topped with flavorful gravy.
  — Julia Levy, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2023
• Cook the steaks until charred and tender for a total of 10 minutes for medium-rare and 12 minutes for medium doneness.
  — Janelle Davis, CNN, 15 Apr. 2023
• If necessary, reduce the heat to reach a low simmer (this will keep the meatballs tender), and cook until the meatballs and rice are cooked through, about 40 minutes.
  — Alexa Weibel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2023
• Boyle was a restricted free agent this offseason, and the Packers didn’t tender him an offer.
  — Rob Reischel, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2021
• The meat is cooked to tender perfection and, together with the freshness of pickled red onion on top, is complete magic.
  — Jorge Valencia Mariano Fernandez, New York Times, 14 Nov. 2023
• Crunchy on the outside and tender in the center, these irresistible fried pickle chips are a great appetizer for crowds of all sizes.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 5 July 2023
• The bow area is dedicated to technical compartments and the outdoor garage, where tenders up to 23 feet are stored.
  — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2023
• An offer sheet was tendered, and that offer sheet is the current basis for discussions.
  — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2023
• Rebelliously tender Betty transformed the world around her and with her Gaitan found a poignant twist to the Ugly Duckling trope.
  — Emiliano Granada, Variety, 6 July 2023

Last Updated: 5 May 2024