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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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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 Stepping out of the elevator—the penthouses occupy floors 60 and 61—guests enter hallways awash in deep purples and soft grays. David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025 Twelve years since Cushing first donned the role, Destroyed feels like Fisher’s soft reboot of the series, returning to the nasty characterization and invasive domestic tensions of 1957’s The Curse of Frankenstein. Rory Doherty, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025 Together, the two robots showcase the broad promise of soft magnetic actuator, ranging from minimally invasive healthcare to adaptable machines that can explore harsh environments. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025 Lightly scrub with a sponge or soft brush, then remove the product. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for soft
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Adjective
  • 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
  • Use gentle cleaners instead of harsh or acidic ones that can erode the resin binder.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
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  • On the opposite side there was Gessime Yassine; technical, fleet-footed and skilful, and one of those silky wingers who loves to glide inside before delivering the sucker-punch pass.
    Thom Harris, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Each gloss glides on silky smooth, giving lips sheer-to-medium coverage with a buttery-soft feel.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
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  • Look out for celebrities and wearers of floppy felt hats.
    Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Oracle was born in the floppy-disk era; Larry Ellison made his first billion in 1992.
    Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Most of the frog’s body is smooth, while the sides, throat, chest and stomach have some small bumps, according to the study.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
  • That means official inflation readings may be smoother than the real-world volatility consumers experience, particularly for categories where local price swings or shortages matter most, such as in beef prices.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The economy has withstood weak role creation precisely because the pool of applicants is shrinking.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The defensive line took advantage of a weak Auburn O-line, sacking Arnold five times.
    Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2025
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  • While the power opportunities are bright, the current earnings reports are much more dour as the oil sector slogs along with weakened activity.
    Jordan Blum, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
  • However, Bon Jovi found a surgeon who performed a medialization thyroplasty surgery, a cutting-edge procedure in which an implant was placed on the outside of his vocal cord to rebuild the weakened cord.
    Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
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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
  • 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
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  • Its sleek, slim-fit design and elastic waistband make for a fit that’s professional yet comfortable, and its ankle-skimming length is ideal for showing off cute loafers, sneakers, or other fall shoes.
    Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Advance fiber recovery processes and high-quality spinning ensure the fabric is durable, comfortable and maintains an authentic denim look.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025

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“Soft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soft. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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