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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
These boxer briefs are exceptionally soft, moisture-wicking and more breathable than cotton.
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2025
For a goddess-like aesthetic, trade shimmering pink for soft and refractive gold.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2025
The trails and narrow roads were empty, all leading through forests of whispering pine trees with soft moss beds and borders of blackberry bushes and passing through occasional clusters of stone houses that seemed empty, but not abandoned.
—Christine Muhlke, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2025
After a vet visit, the cat and her kittens were welcomed indoors, trading a cold wheel for a soft bed.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2025
For a goddess-like aesthetic, trade shimmering pink for soft and refractive gold.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2025
The trails and narrow roads were empty, all leading through forests of whispering pine trees with soft moss beds and borders of blackberry bushes and passing through occasional clusters of stone houses that seemed empty, but not abandoned.
—Christine Muhlke, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2025
After a vet visit, the cat and her kittens were welcomed indoors, trading a cold wheel for a soft bed.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soft
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How to Trim Zucchini Plants Prune with a gentle hand, taking this approach from Sears.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Aug. 2025
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The finish is long and silky, with subtle caramel and gentle wood spice notes.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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These silky drawstring pants from Quince come in beautiful, subtle shades like smoke gray and navy, and are made with 100% mulberry silk with a satin finish.—
Terri Peters,
Parents,
15 Aug. 2025
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With its long, silky coat and striking appearance, the breed is also known for its spirited nature, which can make early training an energetic undertaking.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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From the legendary Diana Ross—who lasted attended in ‘03—to Zendaya's stunning white suit and floppy hat, these are the Met Gala 2025 looks that stood out and made an impact, according to Glamour editors.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
6 May 2025
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The look was completed with gray pleated trousers, a floppy black hat, a shiny black leather handbag and a chunky gold stack of bracelets worn on her left hand.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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Not in massive ways, but the cards got smoother, no longer the paper-feel cardboard of years past.—
Curtis Silver,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Homemade brownies are topped with a rich, smooth cheesecake layer and baked with coarse crumbles of Oreo cookies.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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And if tariffs only cause a one-time jump in prices, weaker purchasing power could slow the economy.—
Raul Elizalde,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Despite these efforts, economic conditions and weak demand for domestic leisure travel pose challenges.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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So the design team, led by Kristin Byrd of Gensler, zeroed in on making the public spaces look and feel more intimate and more soothing on a site that's traditionally soaking up the summer sun and its heat.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Warm and soothing neutral tones permeate the interiors, permitting the products to project.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
4 Aug. 2025
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While a computer science degree can help, what matters most is being comfortable with large language models, natural language processing, and basic programming.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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He’s never sounded more confident or comfortable, a thrilling promise of what’s to come from him in the future.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
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Make the next step so obvious that taking action feels easier than thinking about it.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Affording a home in Idaho may be easier compared to other states, the study found.—
Kate Linderman,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Soft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soft. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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