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
The gel coating around the pads provides a nonabrasive experience that helps lift up tired skin.
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Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
Once this is ensured, use a nonabrasive cloth soaked in a mixture of water and mild dish soap to gently wipe the soleplate clean.
—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
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Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
Once this is ensured, use a nonabrasive cloth soaked in a mixture of water and mild dish soap to gently wipe the soleplate clean.
—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
See All Example Sentences for nonabrasive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonabrasive
Adjective
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Bemotrizinol is gentle enough to use on children as young as 6 months, according to the FDA, and has lower levels of absorption through the skin and into the body.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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During the Sudanese civil war, South Sudan’s elephant population plummeted from 100,000 to 5,000 over three decades, as herds of gentle bystanders got caught in the crossfire.—
The Los Angeles Times,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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The set comes in over 10 colors, including a summer-ready coral and soothing sage green.—
Better Homes & Gardens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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There’s a cosmic irony in referencing Yoshimura, whose soothing compositions were famously commissioned to accompany showrooms for model homes in Japan in the 1980s and have since become synonymous with domestic comfort.—
Harry Thorfinn-George,
Pitchfork,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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As the limestone’s natural acids slowly leach into the softer sandstone, the structure will erode over time.—
Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
12 June 2026
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Take inspiration from Love Story’s Sarah Pidgeon and ask your hairdresser for soft, invisible layers, which create the illusion of a blunt cut while still adding movement and texture around the cheek, jaw, and collarbones.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Consider shallots for a softer touch, sweet onions for a deep yet mellow flavor, or red onions for a pleasant tangy quality.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
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Scallion Oil Noodles Scallion oil noodles, a specialty of Shanghai and the greater Jiangnan region in eastern China, showcase the allium sweetness and mellow pungency of one of the most versatile aromatics in Chinese cuisine.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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This is particularly true for people with mild hypertension or those whose blood pressure has just started creeping into the elevated range.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
12 June 2026
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For mild cases, over-the-counter topical antifungals can work well.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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“Nonabrasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonabrasive. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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