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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 Kibbe is adept in the art of soft power, rallying the likes of H&M Group, ThredUp, Reformation, USAgain and Vestiaire Collective to campaign for textile resale, reuse and recycling in the halls of Capitol Hill. Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025 Wröbel describes how the contradictory worlds come together to form a soft steampunk aesthetic. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025 Lit in glowy soft light and dressed in a gold sequins body suit and boots, surrounded by mostly male dancers, Carey delivered her diva best. Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025 In any case, transport your tools in this far-more-handsome-than-it-needs-to-be pencil case by Ettinger made from soft Italian calf leather with a large zipped opening. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for soft
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Adjective
  • The rest of the movie goes on to explain how, and a bit why, such a seemingly gentle woman could do such an absolutely awful thing.
    Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Household glass cleaners like Windex are formulated to be more gentle on your windows and other glass surfaces.
    Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
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  • Maple and Francesca each opted for dresses, with the former donning a semi-sheer black number and the latter choosing a silky brown slip dress matching her father's color palette.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Hydrolyzed baobab helps strengthen, while jojoba esters condition for silky slip that keeps frizzy hair at bay.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 10 Sep. 2025
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  • So pack that sunscreen, toss a floppy hat into your weekend bag, and get ready to sip fruity drinks with tiny umbrellas.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
  • An amaryllis bulb naturally grows long floppy leaves, staking them upright would look ridiculous.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Pre-season was smoother compared to last year’s disruption when the women’s team had to move out of their building to make way for the men’s team.
    Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The reversible duvet cover is made from 100 percent organic cotton and has a honeycomb texture on one side and a smooth cotton percale finish on the other.
    Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The Royals made a lot of weak contact, which resulted in a mix of groundouts.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Last week, a weaker-than-expected jobs report added to expectations of an imminent rate cut by the central bank.
    Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
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  • Minor gastrointestinal discomfort is probably the most common symptom; however, pathogens that may cause only minor sickness in some people may cause serious conditions or death in others, especially in the very young, old, or those with weakened immune systems.
    Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Infections can be severe in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems, who may require hospitalization.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
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  • They’re placed on or next to the body and struck with a mallet to release a calming vibration and mellifluous tone that eases muscles, sparking an immediately soothing effect on the nervous system and improving synaptic responses in the brain.
    Terry Elward, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Whatever the manifestation—hair-tucking, shorts-pulling, ball-bouncing, bobbing, pocket-checking, or something else entirely—the familiarity of these motions can have a soothing effect, calming the player’s nerves before a big shot.
    Caroline Tien, SELF, 5 Sep. 2025
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  • Pari Pari is the brainchild of Benjamin Chemouny, Hugo Dayan and Edouard Benitah, who aimed to create an atmosphere that was elegant and yet also comfortable, a place for a quick lunch or a lengthier dinner with 25 counter seats — and a lot of ambition.
    Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The journey is comfortable, with reserved seats, onboard restrooms, and no worries about parking or crowded overlooks.
    Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025

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“Soft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soft. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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