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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 slow
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 result is a cookie with a crispy-bottomed cookie that’s very soft and almost edible cookie dough-like on the inside.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
The viscose material is breathable and soft, but be careful as this fabric sometimes lends to easy wrinkling — nothing a quick steam can’t fix.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 20 May 2025
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
The all-in-one outfit, which comes in 17 colors, is made out of a soft material that has a bit of stretch.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 9 May 2025
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
The viscose material is breathable and soft, but be careful as this fabric sometimes lends to easy wrinkling — nothing a quick steam can’t fix.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 20 May 2025
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
The all-in-one outfit, which comes in 17 colors, is made out of a soft material that has a bit of stretch.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soft
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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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The pedals are made from a silky polyurethane material, while the stems feature a metal wire base that is wrapped in plastic.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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The palate is silky smooth yet robust, showcasing flavors of brown sugar, dark stone fruit, cinnamon bark, and sweet tobacco.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Theo Wargo / FilmMagic 3d ago / 3:34 PM PDT Share Zendaya spotted on red carpet Viola Flowers Zendaya has arrived in an all-white suit with floppy white hat and a small, silver snake detail on the upper back of the suit jacket.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
6 May 2025
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Zendaya arrived in the definition of tailored with an all-white suit and matching white floppy hat.—
Jenifer Calle,
Glamour,
6 May 2025
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Stock up on comfortable sneakers marked down to as little as $21 and a smooth, stretchy bra slashed by 60 percent.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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The technology was working, so everything moved a lot smoother.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
21 May 2025
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Thompson’s brother Maurice, who allegedly drove the chasing Chevrolet Equinox, was granted bail in October — indicating a potentially weak case.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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The report also included a number of ‘weak’ odor sources observed during the study, including odors emanating from the Curaleaf cannabis facility on Britt Road and Goldflower Cannabis facility on Niles Road.—
James Wilkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 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
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The buttery-soft jeans are my most comfortable denim, and finding a reliable white pair in the past has often been a struggle.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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Conscious Step socks are comfortable, are crafted from organic cotton, and the designs are cute.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
11 May 2025
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With summer approaching, the Milky Way becomes easier to see, but spotting it won't be as simple as looking up at the sky.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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There’s no shortcut to that, and nobody’s been able to come up with an easier, better way to do it, which is why people have stopped doing it.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
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“Soft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soft. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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