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as in delicate
easily broken
attaching the beautiful but fragile ornaments to the Christmas tree is always a touchy operation
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as in sensitive
easily injured without careful handling
babies are fragile, so remember to care for them gently
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as in small
small in degree
a fragile possibility that we might emerge from this fiasco unscathed
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as in exquisiteness
the state or quality of having a delicate structure
we marveled at the fragility and yet the surprising strength of the bird's wing bones
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as in weakness
the quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor
the fragility of the abandoned baby bird
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Recent Examples of fragile
Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2025
Given that the skin covering and around the lips is delicate and fragile, adding a peptide treatment to your collection has its advantages.
—Jessica Fields, Essence, 7 May 2025
While there is undeniable progress, much of it is fragile and in danger of being rescinded by a future president.
—Todd Myers, National Review, 7 May 2025
As concerning as Miami’s finesse reputation might be, the top concern the Dolphins’ circle of trust should its their focus on is how fragile the team is, and my theory that the roster must be handled with care.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025
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Adjective
Now, officials are looking for experts to help digitize the fragile rolls.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2025
Given that the skin covering and around the lips is delicate and fragile, adding a peptide treatment to your collection has its advantages.
—Jessica Fields, Essence, 7 May 2025
While there is undeniable progress, much of it is fragile and in danger of being rescinded by a future president.
—Todd Myers, National Review, 7 May 2025
As concerning as Miami’s finesse reputation might be, the top concern the Dolphins’ circle of trust should its their focus on is how fragile the team is, and my theory that the roster must be handled with care.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fragile
Adjective
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This transformation requires a delicate balancing act.—
Miles Ward,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The walls of the rectum (the inside of your butt) are delicate.—
Alexander Cheves,
Them.,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Security clearance requirements limit the most sensitive jobs to U.S. citizens.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Even benchmarks can be misleading, since outcomes are highly sensitive to the types of tasks included.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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The Court of International Trade previously rejected the small businesses' request to temporarily pause the tariffs while their lawsuit went forward, but then quickly scheduled Tuesday’s court hearing to decide whether to rule against the tariffs or impose a longer-term pause.—
Dietrich Knauth,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Instead, Atkinson took up golf for the first time and renewed his connection to scientific research, not the least of which was how a small white ball repeatedly avoids a hole in the ground.—
Barbara Bry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2025
Noun
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With a newfound sense of self, Murderbot is forced to hide its disgust for human weakness and emotion.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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Proton Mail encourages you to save a recovery key in the form of a lengthy code and a QR code, but that recovery key itself now becomes a weakness.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Editors’ Picks Darren Criss Does the Robot Image Throughout her career, Ms. Sagan was defiant, facing interviewers with a brittle sophistication.—
Sadie Stein,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Tectonics refers to the processes that deform a rocky planet’s brittle outer shell.—
Elise Cutts,
Scientific American,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Our frail nature, damaged by our propensity to mess things up, stands in need of grace and salvation.—
Anna Rowlands,
Time,
12 May 2025
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Nearly 40% of white and more than half of Black family caregivers report spending more than 40 hours a week aiding a frail relative.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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German filmmaker Petzold comes to Cannes for the first time with a minor-key new drama, which burrows into the psyche despite its slim running time and almost perverse refusal to explain itself or the shapes its narrative takes.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
17 May 2025
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The slim Apple iPhone is said to sport a single camera in a Nexus 6P-like camera module.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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The cost of this mental churning extends beyond personal exhaustion.—
Melody Wilding,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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In addition to exhaustion and dehydration, mountaineers can also find themselves at risk of avalanches, hypothermia and falling.—
Amy Woodyatt,
CNN Money,
13 May 2025
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“Fragile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fragile. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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