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
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Neal McDonough has played some of TV’s toughest characters, but his soft spot is his wife of over 20 years, Ruvé McDonough.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Look for firm mushrooms that are free of soft spots or mold.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2025
Out of all of her spring blooms, Gaines had a soft spot for the delicate ranunculus.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2025
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Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Neal McDonough has played some of TV’s toughest characters, but his soft spot is his wife of over 20 years, Ruvé McDonough.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Look for firm mushrooms that are free of soft spots or mold.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2025
Out of all of her spring blooms, Gaines had a soft spot for the delicate ranunculus.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 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 7 May. 2025.
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