soft spot
noun
1
: a sentimental weakness : a strong liking for someone or something
They both have a soft spot for puppies. [=like puppies very much]
2
: a vulnerable point
a soft spot in the defense system
Examples of soft spot in a Sentence
They found a soft spot in the enemy's defenses.
a huge trade imbalance continued to be the soft spot in the nation's economy
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While those days are long over, Pelz isn’t the only person with a soft spot for the organization.
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Graham Womack
may 2, Sacbee.com, 2 May 2026
Just make sure to choose cucumbers that are firm and bright without any soft spots so the finished product tastes its absolute best.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
Warping, soft spots, and cupping all indicate a structural weakness below.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Rob Lowe has a soft spot for shelter dogs.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
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Graham Womack
may 2, Sacbee.com, 2 May 2026
Just make sure to choose cucumbers that are firm and bright without any soft spots so the finished product tastes its absolute best.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
Warping, soft spots, and cupping all indicate a structural weakness below.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Rob Lowe has a soft spot for shelter dogs.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for soft spot
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“Soft spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soft%20spot. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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