How to Use tender in a Sentence

tender

1 of 2 adjective

• Her wrist was swollen and tender.
• He gave her a tender look.
• She was tender and loving with her new child.
• Cook the pasta until it is just tender.
• With a sour cream and olive oil base, the cake stays moist and tender.
  — The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 7 July 2023
• The meat is juicy and tender, the rub is spicy and flavorful, and the sauce is sweet and tangy.
  — Adam Dolge, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2023
• The glazed shrimp were sweet and hot with a nice snap, and the best part was the tender and slightly spicy tilapia.
  — Linze Rice, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2023
• The ribs appeared glossy, deep red, and well caramelized; the BBQ sauce was sticky and the meat was tender and moist.
  — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2023
• The only catch is if your bunion growth is large and tender.
  — Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 1 July 2023
• Thomas Hardy’s rewrite: Where’s the flesh of the tender Dorset cow, whose herd is dying of bloat?
  — Marti Trgovich, The New Yorker, 8 July 2023
• This film deals with very tender moments of lives which is very dear to me.
  — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Oct. 2023
• The char siu chicken was the standout — juicy, tender, and a little sweet and smoky.
  — Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2024
• The meatball is delectably tender in a sauce that’s smoky and slightly spicy all at once.
  — Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2023
• Turn the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the meat is tender, 1½–2 hours.
  — Sandra A. Gutierrez, Saveur, 11 Oct. 2023
• Give it a stir. Cook on low 4-6 hours until meat is tender.
  — Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 14 July 2023
• Roast for 25-35 minutes, until the onion is caramelized and the eggplant is tender.
  — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 24 June 2023
• The $2 barbecue pork buns stole the show with their semi-sweet dough and tender pork.
  — Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 23 Mar. 2024
• Sauté until the onion is tender, reduce the heat and add the julienned carrots.
  — Devorah Lev-Tov, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2023
• Toss to coat then pour half of the glaze over the carrots; simmer until the carrots are tender.
  — The View, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2023
• The stems, as noted, might be less tender and mild flavored but still safe.
  — oregonlive, 7 May 2023
• Add broth to Dutch oven, cover and bake for 2 to 2½ hours, until meat is very tender when probed.
  — David Tanis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2023
• Grill the zucchini for 2 to 3 minutes on a side, or until the planks are tender.
  — Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2023
• The fruit's rich flavor and tender flesh is amazing in stir-fries, casseroles, cobblers, soups, stews, and sauces.
  — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2023
• The next day, Ruba said that her back felt tender, because the debris had hit her with such force.
  — Claire Porter Robbins, The New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2024
• Some audibly choked up at some of the more tender moments.
  — Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Jan. 2024
• Once the beef and garbanzos are just tender, taste the broth for seasoning.
  — Minerva Orduño Rincón, The Arizona Republic, 30 Mar. 2023
• New to the menu are cubes of tender beef, stir-fried to glory in a wok with bay leaf, chile pepper and peppercorn oil.
  — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 24 Jan. 2024
• For more tender tortillas, try subbing butter or lard for the oil.
  — Joy Cho, Good Housekeeping, 17 Apr. 2023
• This will also result in more tender egg whites and that perfect yolk.
  — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2024
• If your rice is not tender after 20 minutes of cooking, drizzle over another ¼ cup or so of broth (or water).
  — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024

tender

2 of 2 noun

• The toys and one tender are stored forward, out of sight.
  — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2023
• The trendy tender will have plenty of street (or ocean?) cred, too.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 July 2023
• To top it off, a side-loading tender bay can store a 20-foot runabout.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2023
• And of course, a greasy plate of chicken tenders at Foosackly’s too.
  — Matt Cohen | [e-mail], al, 12 Aug. 2023
• The three exterior decks, meanwhile, are equipped with a pool, a beach club, and a garage for toys and tenders.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2023
• Fried and baked fish, shrimp and chicken tenders dinners.
  — The Enquirer, 14 Feb. 2024
• The tenders often stop to tap detailed notes into their phones concerning any changes in the health of the green things in their care.
  — Steven Kurutz, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2023
• Prices at some smaller tender sales and auctions have risen between 5% and 10% in the past week as shortages of some stones start to emerge.
  — Thomas Biesheuvel, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2023
• The special Mother's Day meal includes a choice of eight pieces of bone-in chicken or eight of their crispy chicken tenders.
  — Sam Burros, Peoplemag, 8 May 2023
• Under the helipad lies a garage with space for a 40-foot speedboat and three other tenders.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 July 2023
• Microwave on HIGH for four to six minutes, checking after the first four minutes, until tender enough to pierce with the tip of a knife.
  — Bonnie S. Benwick, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
• The Lego set, which has a steam train — the engine, coal tender and a three-room passenger carriage with lights — is ideal for kids and kid-at-heart adults, alike.
  — Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Nov. 2023
• Anwar has said many of the projects awarded were overpriced and given without tender.
  — Eileen Ng, ajc, 10 Mar. 2023
• The small, slender bulbs with their tender green stalks intact are one of my favorite springtime pleasures.
  — Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2023
• Another social nook is the foredeck, which is used to carry two tenders and Jet Skis, leaving the stern area free for guest use.
  — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2023
• The skin tender is edible like that of a delicata squash.
  — Colleen Weeden, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2024
• Other kids formed easy relationships and tender bonds, taught each other songs and how to swing along the monkey bars.
  — Hazlitt, 18 Oct. 2023
• As a tender nudge for guests to mingle and feel on even ground, attendees are encouraged to arrive alone.
  — Martine Thompson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2023
• Cook onion and pepper: Heat the bacon drippings in a saucepan over medium-high; add the onion and bell pepper, and sauté 6 minutes or until tender.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 12 July 2023
• Customers can order Post’s go-to meal: four chicken tenders with fries, sauce, two slices of Texas toast and unsweetened tea mixed with lemonade.
  — Jonah Valdez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2023
• In his trio of submissions, Rose’s silky vocals and tender demure remained at the spotlight.
  — James Dinh, Billboard, 2 Feb. 2023
• Wrapped in tender butter lettuce and garnished with cashews for crunch, these lettuce wraps deserve to be a lunchtime staple.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2023
• Dine-in customers can choose from four chicken tenders and fries; 6 bone-in wings and fries or 8 boneless wings and fries, plus a few bucks off Blue Moon pints and Long Island iced teas.
  — Irina Ivanova, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2023
• Cook squash in boiling water to cover in a large skillet 8 to 10 minutes or just until tender.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2023
• Finally, the lighthouse tender arrived and brought Olsen to Seattle.
  — David Reamer | Alaska History, Anchorage Daily News, 26 Mar. 2023
• Add stalks to boiling water and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
  — WSJ, 15 Feb. 2023
• After waffles and sundaes, lumpia and char siu bao, chicken tenders and mac and cheese, blue milk and green milk, one of our last stops of the day was Oga’s Cantina, in Galaxy’s Edge.
  — Tejal Rao, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2023
• The air fryer gives a wonderfully crispy crust while leaving the inside meat tender.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2024
• The kids specials include a waffle, a scrambled eggs breakfast, macaroni and cheese, and chicken tenders.
  — Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2024
• The menu is chicken-heavy; options include quarter and half chickens, wings, tenders and sandwiches.
  — Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2024