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
Buy fresh-looking pumpkins without blemishes, soft spots, or rotting stems.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Despite the slight decline on Friday, stocks are still pricing in low odds of recession and forecasting that the Fed will begin rate cuts soon enough for this to remain a soft spot in the labor market rather than a full-fledged downturn.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Remove fruits with soft spots or insect damage.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Here, Evans plays Skylar, an ambitious overachiever with valedictorian dreams and a soft spot for Jackie and Nathan.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Despite the slight decline on Friday, stocks are still pricing in low odds of recession and forecasting that the Fed will begin rate cuts soon enough for this to remain a soft spot in the labor market rather than a full-fledged downturn.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Remove fruits with soft spots or insect damage.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Here, Evans plays Skylar, an ambitious overachiever with valedictorian dreams and a soft spot for Jackie and Nathan.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 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 16 Sep. 2025.
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