as in nobles
a man or woman of high birth or social position
the archbishop treated both the gentles and the commoners with respect and kindness
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as in appeases
to lessen the anger or agitation of
employees soon learned that their hot-tempered boss needed to be gentled several times a day
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as in caresses
to touch or handle in a tender or loving manner
soothingly gentled his cat's head as she was being treated by the vet
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as in softens
to lessen the shock of
adding a bit of sugar to the salsa will gentle the hot spiciness of the chili peppers
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gentles
Noun
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Because the company also operated a boutique in Paris, its customer base grew to include French and British nobles, plus North and South American millionaires.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025 -
The mysterious spirit animal messengers that Ji-noo sends, a tiger and a magpie who represent the nobles and commoners of many Korean folk tales, needed to be otherworldly without being fully demonic.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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White rum lays down a clean, spirited base, while the richness of maple syrup lends a silky depth that softens the citrus bite of fresh lemon juice.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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When the material is loaded up with pain killers and/or anti-inflammatory drugs, they would be released as the hydrogel softens, interrupting the pain pathway and bringing relief to patients.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Sep. 2025
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This elegant, hillside suburb has long attracted artists and aristocrats who built grand villas with sweeping views and filled them with art, books and furnishings.—
Livia Hengel,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Would England’s aristocrats vote to cut the Premier League?—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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DermaVantage moisturizing lotion soothes and moisturizes dry, sensitive skin.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Fulton & Roark Fulton & Rourke deodorant not only comes in a huge variety of the brand’s elevated scents, but also contains aloe barbadensis leaf extract, which soothes and hydrates irritated skin.—
Kristen Philipkoski,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Penny pats Harry's snout and jumps at his face at home.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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As a matter of fact, pats on the back are probably very few and far between.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
10 Aug. 2025
Verb
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For me, that comforts and strengthens my faith.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
28 Aug. 2025
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Julia comforts him with a soothing song, offering her Saint Anthony necklace to watch over him.—
Lincee Ray Published,
EW.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Henry brushes it off as a nightmare; after Bug moves on, Beauchamp strokes the medallion and sings himself to sleep.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
22 Aug. 2025
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In the town’s maternity ward, the only functioning facility of its kind for miles, Taisiya strokes Assol, her daughter born Sunday into a world where suddenly the risks of being in Sloviansk have multiplied.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
11 Aug. 2025
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Using Probiotic Supplements As mentioned above, there’s a (very small) amount of evidence that eating probiotic cheese calms the effects of drinking.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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Research shows that spending time in green spaces calms the nervous system and reduces stress.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Gentles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentles. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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