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
Recent Examples on the Web
Bruised or soft spots can be a sign of rot and can speed up the spoilage of the entire melon.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026
When buying, look for green cucumbers that are firm and free of soft spots, which indicate rot.
—Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
Avoid any with bruises, soft spots or cracks.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
Reeves seems to have a soft spot for earnestly old-fashioned romantic melodramas.
—Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026
When buying, look for green cucumbers that are firm and free of soft spots, which indicate rot.
—Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
Avoid any with bruises, soft spots or cracks.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
Reeves seems to have a soft spot for earnestly old-fashioned romantic melodramas.
—Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 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 14 Jun. 2026.
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