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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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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 Drop Fiona Relaxed Linen Dress Linen doesn’t have to come in soft and dainty colorways (even though it’s often associated with a beige or baby blue coastal grandma vibe). Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025 In the play’s most beautiful moments, Smart recites Izzy’s poems in a sweet-bourbon croon—wafting, careful, soft. Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 13 June 2025 The interior of my bZ Limited was comfortable, trimmed in appealing soft materials and roomy. Mark Phelan, USA Today, 2 June 2025 Their texture is soft and literally melts in your mouth. Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 2 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for soft
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Adjective
  • What soon follows is a gradual, gentle introduction to a wide ensemble of characters with torrid histories — which is to say, falling-outs over drag show disagreements — as zombie mayhem slowly creeps in through the corners of the frame.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 10 June 2025
  • The finish is medium-length, clean, and refreshing with a lingering gentle warmth and a smooth aftertaste.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Adjective
  • Victoria Beckham’s kajal eyeliner—whether in a bronze, cobalt, or bordeaux hues—plush a wash of Tom Ford’s silky eyeshadow quad will add a bit of flair to les yeux.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 June 2025
  • Made from 100 percent Peruvian pima cotton, the tank has a light, silky texture that feels like a cool hug on a hot day.
    Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2025
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  • Johnson went for a neutral ensemble Wednesday, wearing a floppy sun hat, boho-style top and wide-leg pants in shades of tan and cream.
    Jen Juneau, People.com, 5 June 2025
  • Dress up with accessories or don your favorite floppy sun hat for that ultimate untouched-by-the-heat style.
    Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025
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  • The switches used in the keyboard are pre-lubricated and installed alongside Poron and PET foam layers which provide smooth keystrokes and a pleasant sound.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
  • Many companies use a Teflon die to shape the pasta, but this creates a super smooth finished product.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
Adjective
  • In sum, there is a weak case, at best, for some kind of standardization of non-financial KPIs.
    Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
  • Feeling Unusually Tired or Lacking Energy Protein is a crucial energy source, so when lacking, a person can feel weak and unusually exhausted—mentally, physically, or both.
    Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 13 June 2025
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  • She was dressed in a conservative suit and low heels and in her soothing but authoritative voice reminded me of a flight attendant delivering in-flight instructions.
    Lisa Pratta June 12, Literary Hub, 12 June 2025
  • There’s nothing more soothing… or surprisingly loud.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
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  • Once a company is comfortable aligning with a trend, plan the pivot strategy.
    Parna Sarkar-Basu, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
  • As of Sunday afternoon, the Tigers have a comfortable 9-game lead in the AL Central.
    Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 16 June 2025
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  • In South Florida, the one-day event will run from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Snapper Creek USPS post office, 11000 SW 104th St. The event is designed to make the process easier for both adults and minors applying for a U.S. passport for the first time, using Form DS-11.
    Maykel Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
  • Reach for hydrogen peroxide to make cleaning easier.
    Lauren David, Southern Living, 13 June 2025

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“Soft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soft. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.

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