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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
Scrub with a soft brush, wash with dish soap, and rinse.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
This project by Pamela Hope Designs opts for a uniform tile in a soft, soothing color, creating a sense of calm and space.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
Typically, prices spike in the fall and peak in the early winter months, but according to the USDA, softer market conditions domestically have driven cheaper retail costs — particularly for this time of year.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Pecans are softer and more delicate in texture.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
This project by Pamela Hope Designs opts for a uniform tile in a soft, soothing color, creating a sense of calm and space.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
Typically, prices spike in the fall and peak in the early winter months, but according to the USDA, softer market conditions domestically have driven cheaper retail costs — particularly for this time of year.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Pecans are softer and more delicate in texture.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soft
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Playa Cerritos offers both a gentle beach break for beginners and a more adventurous rocky point break for experts.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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Jarred beans maintain a firmer texture, since the glass allows for a gentler cooking and cooling process.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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Never before has Slot called on the silky-skilled teenager before the 70-minute mark in a Premier League game, and in only five of his nine outings has he been given more than 10 minutes of normal time to make a difference.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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This rich yet silky balm delivers up to 24 hours of hydration, instantly quenching dry, chapped lips and locking in moisture for lasting softness.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
22 Feb. 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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From the colorful, floppy hairstyles of Korean boy band Stray Kids, or the non-binary wardrobes of trailblazing singers like G-Dragon of Big Bang and Seonghwa of ATEEZ, K-pop’s male idols have long fostered diverse expressions of masculinity.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Wind resistance comes in at level five, which equates to up to 21 mph and the controls allow for smooth and precise flight.—
James Abbott,
Space.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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The sleek, smooth exterior clings close to my body, closer than any clothing or any body ever has.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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The past four years of conflict have exposed more than one faulty assumption, not least the previously widespread belief even among Kyiv’s allies that Ukraine would be too weak, too disorganized, to resist a full-scale invasion.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … PARTY RECKONING — Cortez Masto admits Democrats have been 'weak on immigration,' chides Biden.—
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FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Infants and children under 5 years old, pregnant women and people with weakened immune symptoms are most at risk for complications from measles.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The illness can be dangerous or life-threatening, particularly to older adults, those with weakened immune systems and pregnant women.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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The space is soothing—low lit, a big fireplace, deep sofas in the entry area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Honey coats the throat and may help reduce coughing, making the combo especially soothing.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
23 Feb. 2026
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Set the scene Nearly all guests arrive the most comfortable way, connecting through San Juan on a Tradewind Aviation prop plane to Tortola's Beef Island, a 90-minute ride low enough to count the sailboats moored off Virgin Gorda.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Best Mid-Size 5-Passenger SUV Honda Passport Fresh off a redesign, the Honda Passport is not simply a two-row version of the uber-popular Pilot, but instead, a rugged yet comfortable SUV with its own personality.—
Scotty Reiss,
Parents,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Soft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soft. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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