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
In reality, the 64-year-old actress has a soft spot for senior dogs.
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Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 22 June 2025
McKinney Between 35 to 50 minutes from Dallas McKinney, Texas, has a little something for everybody, starting with those with a soft spot for charming downtowns.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 17 June 2025
After all, the dogs have spent most of their life with Keyser, who said he's always had a soft spot for dogs.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 13 June 2025
The Dodgers, even in May, are acting like a team that cannot afford a soft spot in their lineup even twice a week (when starting catcher Will Smith catches a breath).
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 22 June 2025
McKinney Between 35 to 50 minutes from Dallas McKinney, Texas, has a little something for everybody, starting with those with a soft spot for charming downtowns.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 17 June 2025
After all, the dogs have spent most of their life with Keyser, who said he's always had a soft spot for dogs.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 13 June 2025
The Dodgers, even in May, are acting like a team that cannot afford a soft spot in their lineup even twice a week (when starting catcher Will Smith catches a breath).
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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 4 Jul. 2025.
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