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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
Faye Levy, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
In 2020, the concept was redesigned and elongated in the form of the Magellano 25 Metri, with a tender garage and more stylish exterior.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
She and Leung’s contact is virtual, but Seydoux’s charisma is strong enough to bridge the gap and give the pair a tender chemisty.
—Leila Latif, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
The result is what Art calls Kiwi-style bacon, a less fatty breakfast meat that cooks crispy on the edges and tender in the middle.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 12 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
—Faye Levy, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
In 2020, the concept was redesigned and elongated in the form of the Magellano 25 Metri, with a tender garage and more stylish exterior.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
Cracker Barrel’s chicken tenders, a must on modern menus, carried little flavor.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
She and Leung’s contact is virtual, but Seydoux’s charisma is strong enough to bridge the gap and give the pair a tender chemisty.
—Leila Latif, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
The result is what Art calls Kiwi-style bacon, a less fatty breakfast meat that cooks crispy on the edges and tender in the middle.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 12 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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Make sure to choose the cool water setting and a low-spin or gentle wash cycle, and add in gentle laundry detergent according to the load size on your machine.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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More serious collectors may prefer waddling to the local Cars & Coffee with an earlier VW, recalling a kinder, gentler, and far slower-paced time than our present age.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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The associate handed each worker a stack of cash.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
13 Sep. 2025
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Despite having a reputation for being at the cutting-edge of technological trends, cash is king in Japan.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The theater, which opened in October 2007, offers 12,000 square feet of VIP and hospitality areas and 10 dressing rooms, according to the venue's website.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Most available positions are informal, poorly compensated and offer little stability or room for career growth.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The institutions of the new democracy were fragile, and the military still wielded enough influence to block meaningful accountability.—
Julia Vargas Jones,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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The gown has since become too fragile to showcase and doesn’t leave the museum.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Tender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tender. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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