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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
Their mother began a relationship with a swaggering alcoholic, their future stepfather, who mocked Scott for being soft.
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Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Residents also receive mentorship around their roles as well as the soft skills essential for industry success.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2025
Cut hard cheeses in cubes or bite-size chunks, while leave softer cheeses and logs whole.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Together, these layers make the fabric sensitive enough to detect vibrations as soft as a whisper.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
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Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Residents also receive mentorship around their roles as well as the soft skills essential for industry success.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2025
Cut hard cheeses in cubes or bite-size chunks, while leave softer cheeses and logs whole.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Together, these layers make the fabric sensitive enough to detect vibrations as soft as a whisper.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soft
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Senior editor Joe Sevier lauded the gentler white flower aromas and flavors.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Oct. 2025
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Friends remember her as a gentle soul, who loved the piano, and a loyal Kennedy.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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One of our standout picks is the best-selling wireless Oeak bra, which has become a regular in my own rotation thanks to its silky smooth fabric and impressively lightweight fit.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Now this is a product that truly lives up to its name—Mise en Scène’s Perfect Serum is infused with Moroccan argan oil to deeply hydrate and revive dry, damaged strands, leaving them silky, smooth, and, well, pretty close to perfect.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
8 Oct. 2025
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Police ultimately tracked down Rader using metadata stored on a floppy disc, which Rader had sent to a local TV station.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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For months, Josh Merrill thought Preller — who, of course, was wearing a floppy hat and basketball shorts that day — was an international scout.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The katakuchi spout is a nod to functionality, allowing for smooth pouring during tea ceremonies or morning caffeine cravings.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 2025
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Long-term success isn’t defined by smooth quarters but by the consistency of form across time.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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What has changed is that higher ed itself is arguably weaker than ever.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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In fact, weather models vary widely on how strong Lorenzo could get in the coming days, ranging from a weak tropical storm to a Category 2 hurricane, the hurricane center said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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Women who drink 1–3 cups of green tea daily may have lower rates of weakened bones and loss of bone mass.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Verywell Health,
10 Oct. 2025
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People with weakened immune systems are also highly vulnerable.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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Designed with wellness in mind, the center’s architecture and amenities, such as natural lighting and soothing environments, aim to support both medical and emotional health.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
9 Oct. 2025
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The five blades are cloaked in aloe soap for a close, soothing shave, and the handle comes with a magnetic mount that fends off icky rust and sticks to the shower wall for easy access.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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While Alex is still young at 24 and has room to develop, this move could make Giannis more comfortable and inclined to stay in Milwaukee, at least for the foreseeable future.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Please wear comfortable clothing, as this is an outdoor class.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Soft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soft. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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