as in gentle
not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect
nonabrasive polishes the congregation much preferred the nonabrasive manner of the soft-spoken curate
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Recent Examples of nonabrasive
Once this is ensured, use a nonabrasive cloth soaked in a mixture of water and mild dish soap to gently wipe the soleplate clean.
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Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
To avoid damaging your countertop cooker, stick to a soft cloth like microfiber or a nonabrasive sponge when giving the inside a wipe down.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 21 Feb. 2025
For everyday messes, scrub your stainless steel pans with warm soapy water and a nonabrasive sponge.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2025
Safe products: Use mild, nonabrasive facial soaps, skin products, and cosmetics.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
To avoid damaging your countertop cooker, stick to a soft cloth like microfiber or a nonabrasive sponge when giving the inside a wipe down.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 21 Feb. 2025
For everyday messes, scrub your stainless steel pans with warm soapy water and a nonabrasive sponge.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2025
Safe products: Use mild, nonabrasive facial soaps, skin products, and cosmetics.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for nonabrasive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonabrasive
Adjective
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Be gentle and pat (don't rub) dry with a clean towel.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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The rich, mousse-like formula felt smooth and hydrating and was gentle on her skin.—
Esme Benjamin,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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So the design team, led by Kristin Byrd of Gensler, zeroed in on making the public spaces look and feel more intimate and more soothing on a site that's traditionally soaking up the summer sun and its heat.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Warm and soothing neutral tones permeate the interiors, permitting the products to project.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Another classic silhouette, Arhaus’s blend of jute and cotton makes this rug feel slightly softer underfoot.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
13 Aug. 2025
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The latter gets rid of flaky skin, while the balm keeps them soft.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Merz’s sharp tone is noticeable — especially in comparison to his predecessor Olaf Scholz, who generally struck a more mellow approach.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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The waves are mellow enough for new surfers, but still fun for seasoned riders.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The reality is that consumer inflation (the kind regular schmoes like us feel) was pretty mild.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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Like pretty much all vaccines and treatments, mRNA vaccines are not without side effects, but evidence shows that any adverse events are nearly always mild and short-lived.—
Simon Williams,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Nonabrasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonabrasive. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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