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
Jonathan Groff has a soft spot for Barbra Streisand.
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Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Fast-rising prices over the past four years have opened a key soft spot in 2024 for Democrats on an important voter concern, with polls showing that inflation is weighing down President Joe Biden in his bid for a second term against Donald Trump.
—Marc Levy, Fortune, 21 Mar. 2024
Woman fosters obese dog; throngs of fans watch canine lose weight
Staff at the shelter had developed a soft spot for Jihoo.
—Sydney Page, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2024
Both have soft spots for street food, tacos in particular, Ronnie Lee said.
—The Courier-Journal, 22 Feb. 2024
Quarterback Josh Allen completed all five of his passes for 56 yards, culminating with a nine-yard touchdown pass to tight end Dawson Knox, who slipped through a soft spot in Pittsburgh’s zone on the left side of the field.
—Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2024
Choose heavier fruit, which tends to have more seeds, and avoid any with shriveled skin or soft spots.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2024
Though Misty and Brock are eventually replaced by other traveling companions for Ash, fans will always have a soft spot for the original trio of friends.
—EW.com, 14 Mar. 2024
How To Select a Cucumber Look for green cucumbers that are firm and free of soft spots, which indicate rot.
—Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2024
Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Fast-rising prices over the past four years have opened a key soft spot in 2024 for Democrats on an important voter concern, with polls showing that inflation is weighing down President Joe Biden in his bid for a second term against Donald Trump.
—Marc Levy, Fortune, 21 Mar. 2024
Woman fosters obese dog; throngs of fans watch canine lose weight
Staff at the shelter had developed a soft spot for Jihoo.
—Sydney Page, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2024
Both have soft spots for street food, tacos in particular, Ronnie Lee said.
—The Courier-Journal, 22 Feb. 2024
Quarterback Josh Allen completed all five of his passes for 56 yards, culminating with a nine-yard touchdown pass to tight end Dawson Knox, who slipped through a soft spot in Pittsburgh’s zone on the left side of the field.
—Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2024
Choose heavier fruit, which tends to have more seeds, and avoid any with shriveled skin or soft spots.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2024
Though Misty and Brock are eventually replaced by other traveling companions for Ash, fans will always have a soft spot for the original trio of friends.
—EW.com, 14 Mar. 2024
How To Select a Cucumber Look for green cucumbers that are firm and free of soft spots, which indicate rot.
—Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1770, in the meaning defined at sense 2
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Medical Definition
soft spot
noun
: a fontanel of a fetal or young skull
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