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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
Cathy Thomas, Mercury News, 21 May 2025
The relationship between writer and editor is fractious, tender, and ever-changing, with resentments and gratitude sloshing back and forth like a rooftop pool during an earthquake.
—Isle McElroy, Vulture, 21 May 2025
Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 May 2025
Jam-packed with his absurd self-aware humor, the finale deviates from the show’s usual slapstick raunch with a rare tender moment between Jesse and his equally crude siblings, Judy (Edi Patterson) and Kelvin (Adam DeVine).
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 May 2025
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2025
Over the season’s travails, their chemistry deepens from easy and comfortable to fiercely devoted to movingly tender.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Add mushrooms and 1/8 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring frequently, until mushrooms are tender and light golden, about 4 minutes.
—Cathy Thomas, Mercury News, 21 May 2025
The relationship between writer and editor is fractious, tender, and ever-changing, with resentments and gratitude sloshing back and forth like a rooftop pool during an earthquake.
—Isle McElroy, Vulture, 21 May 2025
Noun
Jesse and Shilpa talk about the key differences that make this shortbread extra-toasty and tender.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 May 2025
Jam-packed with his absurd self-aware humor, the finale deviates from the show’s usual slapstick raunch with a rare tender moment between Jesse and his equally crude siblings, Judy (Edi Patterson) and Kelvin (Adam DeVine).
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 May 2025
Verb
Construction continues on the 1,500-foot-long dock that will allow ships to avoid the tedious process of having to tender passengers by smaller boats to get onshore.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2025
Over the season’s travails, their chemistry deepens from easy and comfortable to fiercely devoted to movingly tender.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tender
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Moreover, data tokenization or de-identification allows sensitive information (like PII or health records) to be replaced with non-sensitive surrogates, reducing risk without compromising analytics.—
Shinoy Vengaramkode Bhaskaran,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Tian also allegedly sent additional sensitive data on U.S. weapons systems.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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While a hard, unblinking stare with stiff posture can signal aggression or resource guarding—especially over treats or toys—gentle, affectionate staring often expresses love.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Italian photographer Nicola Fioravanti was the overall winner in the professional division for his affectionate look at Morocco, his partner's birthplace.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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This can help the development of more conscious leadership and the formation of compassionate teams.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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One way to initiate a more intentional approach to developing people-centric leaders is to explore the compassionate leadership toolkit, which includes a free assessment, and consider attending WorkHuman’s next conference for educational and morale purposes.—
Laurel Donnellan,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The grand jury also criticizes city officials for weak oversight and enforcement of their contract with the Humane Society, which requires the nonprofit to enforce leash laws at 400 city parks and other venues.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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Thanks to a weak front sliding across Central Florida, Thursday will be a bit cooler than prior days.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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Bruce Banner / Hulk Though he’s known for quick temper, this gentle green giant, clad in bright purple pants, has dedicated to using his super strength to help Spidey and his friends as a friend, not a foe.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
30 May 2025
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Imagine waking up to the gentle hum of the ocean at your doorstep or enjoying breakfast in a beachfront suite.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2025
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In the next few years, expect to see even more people quietly stacking cash from their living rooms, offering hyper-specific products and services and never worrying about beating the algorithm.—
King Holder,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2025
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The Texas Department of Criminal Justice said Johnson then went behind the counter and stole cigarettes, lighters and cash from the register before dumping the lighter fluid on Harris and setting her on fire before exiting the store.—
Stepheny Price , Lorraine Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
21 May 2025
Verb
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The episode offered clarity on what happened between the two leads after Ellie (Bella Ramsey) learned what Joel did last season.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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The Dardennes are not in the business of offering easy fixes for their characters’ difficulties.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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As neo-colonial dynamics among the expatriate community unravel, this fragile bond becomes his only refuge from an impending collapse into solitude or barbarism.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
22 May 2025
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For Testers The focus shifts from maintaining fragile scripts tied to UI elements to ensuring robust, conceptual test coverage.—
Asad Khan,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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“Tender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tender. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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