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
For everyday messes, scrub your stainless steel pans with warm soapy water and a nonabrasive sponge.
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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
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
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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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonabrasive
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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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Après hike Just above the gentle, winding Fern Dell nature trail section of the park, with its cascading waterfalls, lies the outdoor coffee shop, The Trails.—
David Allan,
CNN Money,
17 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
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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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Iñárritu also used his Cannes visit as a soft launch for his next wild experiment, with Tom Cruise.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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Since then, only a few structural modifications and modern changes have been made—wood-burning stoves were replaced by propane heaters, and horses and mules were swapped for llamas (their feet are softer and less damaging to the ground).—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
21 May 2025
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Turns out, pro-level mountain running on rugged terrain is quite a bit different than x collegiate trail running on more mellow courses..—
Andy Wacker,
Outside Online,
18 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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Much of Drive-Away Dolls could be described as mild.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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That’s a mild surprise considering John Cena will face R-Truth on the same card.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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“Nonabrasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonabrasive. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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