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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
Their Te Muna Road Pinot Noir has aromas of cranberry, pomegranate, and brown baking spices with soft, velvety tannins and flavors of cherry, red plum, and cranberry.
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
The 71 rooms are built for rest—moody, monochromatic palettes, plush beds, and soft, ambient light.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
From some soft-sandy coves on the rocky coast of North Eleuthera in the Bahamas to crystal-clear springs in Central Florida near Orlando.
—Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
The dress is a soft, substantial material that allows for plenty of air flow, and hits just above the knees for petite travelers.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
The 71 rooms are built for rest—moody, monochromatic palettes, plush beds, and soft, ambient light.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
From some soft-sandy coves on the rocky coast of North Eleuthera in the Bahamas to crystal-clear springs in Central Florida near Orlando.
—Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
The dress is a soft, substantial material that allows for plenty of air flow, and hits just above the knees for petite travelers.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soft
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Both are gentler than acetone and won’t dry your nails and cuticles out as much, making this pot a great choice for those with sensitive skin.—
Sarah Felbin,
Allure,
30 Apr. 2026
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Cooked in a wood-burning oven, the chicken hums with a gentle smokiness and a complex, fruity chile flavor that’s warm, rounded and highly addictive.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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For a more budget-friendly pair that still looks elevated, the Ekouaer long-sleeve pajama set at Amazon is made of a silky-smooth material and comes in over a dozen colors.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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Lightly coated with oil and tossed occasionally in a searing hot skillet or wok, even tough beans turn silky, and ready to coat in a finishing blast of chiles.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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Attendees are encouraged to wear floppy hats, bow ties and bright spring attire.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Excess nutrients can cause weak or floppy stems, so there’s no need to fertilize.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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The bark is smooth and slate-gray with distinctive white longitudinal stripes that become more fissured and rough as the tree matures.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
4 May 2026
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There was no one cooler, smoother and more casual on the field than Robinson Canó, who starred in nine seasons (2005-13) with the Yankees.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Based on the popular 1960s spy sitcom, this weak adaptation casts Steve Carell as a bumbling secret agent, with Hathaway as his more competent partner and developing love interest.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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In particular, researchers experimentally demonstrated quadsqueezing, a complex fourth-order quantum interaction previously considered too weak to observe.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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However, people younger than 5 and older than 65, and those with weakened immune systems, may experience more severe symptoms and require treatment or hospitalization.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Illnesses may be more severe for young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.—
Addy Bink,
The Hill,
28 Apr. 2026
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The London Symphony Orchestra and the Escolania de Montserrat i Cor Cambra Palau de la Música Catalana choir bolster the album, their arrangements ranging from anxious and erratic to soothing and hypnotic.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2026
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The five sophisticated rooms channel a Switzerland-meets-Ibiza vibe, with plush bedding, soothing gray accents, and funky graphic art.—
Lisa Kadane,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
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Brunson scored eight points in his first 12 minutes and looked comfortable almost immediately.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The family documents describe comfortable lives and prosperous businesses blown apart by the war and the mounting Nazi menace.—
Andrew Silow-Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Soft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soft. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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