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as in gentle
not loud in pitch or volume
soft music played in the background while we ate
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as in silky
smooth or delicate in appearance or feel
I like this sweater the best because it is so soft and comfortable
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as in floppy
giving easily to the touch
soft mattresses make it very easy to fall asleep, but they have a tendency to get lumpy
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as in smooth
involving minimal difficulty or effort
looking for a soft job in local government
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as in weak
lacking bodily strength
soft recruits who will get toughened up in the army
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as in weakened
lacking strength of will or character
a soft person who tends to yield to stronger personalities
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as in soothing
not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect
a soft breeze coming off the lake
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as in comfortable
providing physical comfort
a warm, soft bed to rest my weary bones
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as in easy
tolerant and kind in the judgment of and expectations for others
felt that his wife had been a little too soft on their son, and that more discipline was in order
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as in temperate
marked by temperatures that are neither too high nor too low
it was a lovely soft spring evening
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as in dumb
not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily
sometimes I wonder if you've gone soft in the head
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Recent Examples of soft
The program also offers color management (including ICC profile import) and soft proofing.
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Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
Next, if your loungewear needs a refresh, don’t miss this 73-percent-off Free People tank and these super-soft pants.
—Jordan Julian, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
The soft stretch fabric moves with you through airports, train stations, and long sightseeing days without feeling restrictive.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
And what’s softer than a nursery school?
—Nicole Frehsee Mazur, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2026
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Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
Next, if your loungewear needs a refresh, don’t miss this 73-percent-off Free People tank and these super-soft pants.
—Jordan Julian, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
The soft stretch fabric moves with you through airports, train stations, and long sightseeing days without feeling restrictive.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
And what’s softer than a nursery school?
—Nicole Frehsee Mazur, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soft
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This assortment includes the gentle yet effective Dynamic Resurfacing Peel Pads that deliver a measured dose of patented Tri-Enzyme Technology for smoother-looking skin.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Today hosts a gentle Moon-Chiron trine, empowering your friendly 11th house and your verbose 3rd house.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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The cream cheese, sour cream, and mayo team up to create a lusciously silky filling that was just rich enough, thanks to a punch of fresh flavor from the lemon juice and chives.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2026
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Taylor’s voice, as guileless and elegant as ever, ties together what could have been a random-feeling assemblage of tunes in a silky bow.—
Molly Mary O’Brien,
Pitchfork,
14 Mar. 2026
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Graham later donned a floppy Wallaroo canvas sunhat and oversized black cat-eye Le Specs sunglasses while lounging in beach chairs with Civetta, who shielded his eyes with black shades.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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The 32-year-old British musician first stepped into the spotlight on The X Factor as a floppy-haired teenager before becoming part of One Direction, the boy band that defined a generation of pop fandom.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2026
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Process, scraping down sides as needed, until mixture is very smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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In a small bowl microwave chocolate chips, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth, about 1 minute.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2026
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The United States is, to her knowledge, the only country maintaining such a ban for nearly a century via Section 307 of the 1930 Tariff Act—even in its weaker form with the domestic consumption loophole.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Mar. 2026
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Lessons from gold and small-caps The recent spike in oil prices has not resulted in spectacular gains for gold investors fueled by a weaker dollar, as was the case in 1973.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2026
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That would leave a weakened but embittered regime possibly more determined than ever to make a nuclear bomb – and still with the material and much of the knowledge and equipment needed to do so.—
Matthew Bunn,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
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Despite withering airstrikes, officials see a weakened but more hard-line government in Tehran, backed by the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps security forces.—
Ellen Nakashima,
Washington Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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The brand’s signature ingredient—thermal spring water from the French town La Roche-Posay—is also present in the formula, bringing a soothing touch.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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Some soothing music or a chill podcast could be the best companion for productivity.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Mar. 2026
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Having the benefit of two first-round picks could end up jolting the pass rush toward a more comfortable look in Week 1 of the season.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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Black skinny jeans should fit snug but comfortable without excessive wrinkling at the ankle.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Soft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soft. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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