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as in quietly
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as in lightly
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Recent Examples of softly
Create softly, and let rest protect the work.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
Prep with a lightweight blowout cream and use a large round brush to create lift at the roots while keeping the ends smooth and softly curved.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
At 86 proof, the palate starts a bit softly before gathering steam on the second and third sips.
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David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
That pair had a softly rounded front and sculpted kitten heel, while Saturday’s shoes were cleaner and slightly more elongated.
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
This approach feels especially at home in transitional, Parisian-inspired, or softly modern spaces.
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Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
Speak softly, and follow up to cement mutual trust soon.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2026
The simple design is easy to fold into an existing pillow arrangement, while the softly textured fabric and vibrant hues keep it from feeling too plain.
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Jacorey Moon,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2026
Sandlot Social softly opened this week, offering cheap drinks, beer pong, putt-putt and — perhaps most notably — 10 baseball simulators.
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Jenna Thompson
june 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
Prep with a lightweight blowout cream and use a large round brush to create lift at the roots while keeping the ends smooth and softly curved.
—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
At 86 proof, the palate starts a bit softly before gathering steam on the second and third sips.
—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
That pair had a softly rounded front and sculpted kitten heel, while Saturday’s shoes were cleaner and slightly more elongated.
—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
This approach feels especially at home in transitional, Parisian-inspired, or softly modern spaces.
—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
Speak softly, and follow up to cement mutual trust soon.
—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2026
The simple design is easy to fold into an existing pillow arrangement, while the softly textured fabric and vibrant hues keep it from feeling too plain.
—
Jacorey Moon,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2026
Sandlot Social softly opened this week, offering cheap drinks, beer pong, putt-putt and — perhaps most notably — 10 baseball simulators.
—
Jenna Thompson
june 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for softly
Adverb
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Many progressive priests and community members reject these exclusionary rules and quietly defy them.
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Rather than chase the President, Cao is quietly establishing himself throughout government, reaching out to key budget stakeholders.
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In the segment, Karl reaches out and touches a strip of paint peeling from the basin, which was floating at the top of the pool, lightly holding it for a few seconds before letting go.
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If there are any particularly stubborn stains, scrub lightly.
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Members of the monarchy wave from carriages, aristocrats don faintly cartoonish top hats and extravagant millinery threatens to obscure the view at every turn.
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The post carried neither hereditary title nor extraordinary fortune, and yet it was regarded with a degree of respect that many noble families found faintly irritating.
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Roll it gently between your thumb and fingers.
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Instead, the area should be cleared of sharp or dangerous objects; they should be turned gently on their side, and their airway should be kept clear.
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Chief swam feebly across, joined the other two horses on the bank, and stood there shaking.
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Judge lined it feebly into the glove of an outfielder.
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Other images shared by Brittany on social media included her tenderly holding little Golden, Bronze enjoying an ice cream and Patrick taking to the water with his youngest daughter on a paddleboard.
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At the top of the frame is the father’s veiny hand, tenderly brushing rubble away from the infant’s forehead.
Adverb
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Small branches can be clipped quickly and almost noiselessly and fashioned into an effective blind in only a few minutes.
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On a brilliant midsummer morning, my wife and I stepped into a black Zodiac raft and drifted noiselessly among icebergs five stories high, their emerald and aquamarine walls gleaming above sapphire waters.
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“Softly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/softly. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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