soft-focus

adjective

soft-fo·​cus ˈsȯf(t)-ˈfō-kəs How to pronounce soft-focus (audio)
1
of a photographic image : having unsharp outlines
2
of a lens : producing an image having unsharp outlines

Examples of soft-focus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The powder formation is infused with iridescent pearls that give the skin a soft-focus gleam. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 July 2024 The finish occupies a space between matte and dewy, providing a soft-focus effect. Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 4 Apr. 2024 The dewy complexion product offers light coverage and hydrating properties like hyaluronic acid and squalane, with a soft-focus finish that blurs the skin and infuses a radiant glow. Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 5 July 2024 Bridgerton takes it seriously, without sacrificing the gowns or balls or soft-focus love scenes the genre demands. Judy Berman, TIME, 16 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for soft-focus 

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Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of soft-focus was in 1911

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“Soft-focus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soft-focus. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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