soapstone
noun
soap·stone
ˈsōp-ˌstōn 
: a soft stone having a soapy feel and composed essentially of talc, chlorite, and often some magnetite
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This beat out other popular countertop materials like quartz, soapstone, and marble.
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Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
An upstairs primary suite of nearly 1,000 square feet, meanwhile, flaunts a floating soapstone fireplace and a concrete soaking tub hovering over the grounds.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
Instead, buyers will pay more for kitchens with stone countertops, like soapstone, quartz, and onyx.
—Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Rather, consider stones like marble, quartz, or soapstone for your next upgrade.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
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Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
An upstairs primary suite of nearly 1,000 square feet, meanwhile, flaunts a floating soapstone fireplace and a concrete soaking tub hovering over the grounds.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
Instead, buyers will pay more for kitchens with stone countertops, like soapstone, quartz, and onyx.
—Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Rather, consider stones like marble, quartz, or soapstone for your next upgrade.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for soapstone
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“Soapstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soapstone. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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soapstone
noun
soap·stone
ˈsōp-ˌstōn
: a soft stone having a soapy feel and composed essentially of talc, chlorite, and often some magnetite
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