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
Safe products: Use mild, nonabrasive facial soaps, skin products, and cosmetics.
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Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
Then, dump out the solution and wash the Dutch oven well with hot soapy water and a nonabrasive sponge or dishcloth.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2024
Chemical exfoliant Chemical exfoliants are nonabrasive methods of skin cell removal.
—Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2024
For daily cleaning, wipe with a damp, nonabrasive cloth.
—Shannon Quimby, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2023
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Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
Then, dump out the solution and wash the Dutch oven well with hot soapy water and a nonabrasive sponge or dishcloth.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2024
Chemical exfoliant Chemical exfoliants are nonabrasive methods of skin cell removal.
—Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2024
For daily cleaning, wipe with a damp, nonabrasive cloth.
—Shannon Quimby, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonabrasive
Adjective
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Including Marcelo and his kid, all three of the film’s rival factions are father-son teams, a choice that highlights Filho’s gentle emphasis on the relationship between lineage and identity — and the defiant notion that history is as hard to erase as DNA.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
18 May 2025
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The story is like a gentle hug, wrapping you up in a sense of comfort and contentment.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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This bestselling toner helps shrink pores and balance oil control without drying out the skin, thanks to its combination of mild exfoliants and soothing botanical extracts.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
Glamour,
15 May 2025
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The tool also incorporates vibration and heat to provide a soothing experience—and those features help with product absorption and promote better circulation, which might lead to hair growth.—
Jessica Kasparian,
Allure,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Some risk factors for babies include sleeping on their side or stomach, sharing a bed with a parent or caregiver, using soft bedding or bumper pads and sleeping on an incline.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Their romance proceeds in soft focus with a soundtrack of accelerated heartbeats and musical interludes, as well as pretty camera shots of raindrops flashing in the sun.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Whether your mom is new to edibles or an experienced user, these treats can offer a relaxing, mellow experience.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
9 May 2025
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Butter yellow is everywhere—from runways to celebrity homes—but there’s something undeniably comforting (and nostalgic) about this mellow hue.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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Other forces besides tariffs also may have contributed to mild inflation last month.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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At that point, Shipley and two deputies flew to Miami to meet with Bezos and Lewis; the paper’s endorsement wasn’t on the agenda, but Bezos expressed mild curiosity about why the paper needed to endorse a candidate at all.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
12 May 2025
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“Nonabrasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonabrasive. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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