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as in sensitive
easily injured without careful handling
a tender wound tender plants that cannot take the cold tender pride that got bruised when his girlfriend dumped him
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as in affectionate
feeling or showing love
a tender embrace between father and daughter
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as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
an especially tender teacher who loves having kids with special educational needs in her class
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as in weak
lacking bodily strength
a very tender child who always seems to be sick
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as in gentle
not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect
his tender comments on how to improve her writing style were gratefully received
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as in cash
something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment
money from that board game is not legal tender and can't be exchanged for goods or services
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as in to offer
to put before another for acceptance or consideration
the coach tendered his resignation and started a new career as a physical therapist
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Recent Examples of tender
Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
If the production is slick, the performances are heartfelt, tender and funny.
—Chad Jones, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Five engines and one water tender are all continuing to fight the fire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
This is his third-straight year as an above-average hitter after the Los Angeles Dodgers non-tendered him following the 2022 season.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Meanwhile, Thielow’s camera captures her kids in tender moments, clinging to her or sometimes discombobulated by their mother’s absence.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
If the production is slick, the performances are heartfelt, tender and funny.
—Chad Jones, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
Bits of smoky skin, crisp from hours on the pit, are chopped right in, adding a delightful crunch to each tender, smoky bite.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Five engines and one water tender are all continuing to fight the fire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
Or tender, juicy mojo pork marinated with savory cumin and cilantro, and brightened with zesty lime and orange juices.
—Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
This is his third-straight year as an above-average hitter after the Los Angeles Dodgers non-tendered him following the 2022 season.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tender
Adjective
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Formulated without alcohol or hydrogen peroxide, the TheraBreath Whitening Fresh Breath Oral Rinse uses glucose oxidase and enzymes called papain to help break up stains and kill bad-breath-causing bacteria—all without aggravating sensitive teeth and gums.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Organizations are increasingly relying on AI to handle the initial assessment load, especially in high-volume or compliance-sensitive hiring scenarios.—
Aaron Dhaliwal,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In Schorr’s photograph, the duo, played by Julia Garner and Cole Escola, is more ambiguous, more gender-flouting, projecting an air of affectionate defiance.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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However, when given affectionate touch from their partner, these feelings significantly reduced.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Vettel is already known as a mentor for younger drivers, and his compassionate, veteran savvy would help any racing organization develop talent.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Jess is compassionate and understanding.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The ultrarich formula uses amino acids to reinforce weak strands, glycerin to hydrate and soften, silicones to smooth the cuticle, and coconut oil to add more moisture and shine.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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China’s economy showed further signs of weakness last month, with key data Monday revealing factory output and consumption rising at their weakest pace for around a year.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Still, the findings hint that raspberry leaf tea may support glucose control as a gentle, accessible complement to medication or other standard treatments.—
Christina Manian,
Health,
19 Sep. 2025
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These styles are also gentle and pliable against gums.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The prize, granted by the Culture Ministry’s Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts (ICAA), carries a cash award of €30,000 ($35,100).—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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Organize liquidity needs Even your cash needs should be thoughtfully allocated and not all lumped into one savings account or money market fund.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Enough grass appeared between two converging outfielders to offer optimism.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, the chain is offering a deal that allows customers to buy any large pizza at regular menu price and get another large, 1-topping pizza for free.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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If even a crude silent gesture has drawn constitutional protection, fragile egos don’t justify a gag.—
Eric Preven,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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The current reliance on a nearly 30-year-old spacecraft highlights just how fragile our space weather monitoring network has become.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Tender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tender. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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