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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonabrasive
Adjective
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One day, the hotel arranged for a gentle hike along the Ship Harbor Trail that would lead us past a tranquil cove, mudflats, and a spruce forest.—
Sarah Bruning,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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Use gentle cleaners instead of harsh or acidic ones that can erode the resin binder.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Everyday Dal The warming, soothing and downright healing effects of dal are well known throughout South Asia and its diaspora.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
22 Oct. 2025
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The formula itself is quite gentle—hyaluronic acid, glycerin, vitamin B5, and the label’s prebiotic thermal water come together for a versatile serum apt at hydrating, soothing, and strengthening the skin barrier.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The large flowers have an iridescent lavender eye and stand atop evergreen foliage that adds soft blue-green hues to the garden year-round.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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The species is a red gorgonian soft coral found along the Pacific coast from Chile to California.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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All very mellow and not at all in line with RadarOnline’s reporting.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
26 Oct. 2025
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Economists expect the September gain to be more mellow; however, certain categories likely will highlight pain points.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Finish the job by wiping down the fan blades with a damp cloth and a little mild soap.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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Medical experts say mild discrepancies between CGMs and fingerstick tests are normal, but large ones can be dangerous.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Nonabrasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonabrasive. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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