as in weakness
the quality or state of lacking strength of will or character
softness is the one quality that the public will not tolerate in a leader
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Recent Examples of softness
Sampeel Thermal Long John Set For pajama-worthy softness, look no further than the Sampeel Thermal Long Johns, a cozy two-piece set that’s comfy enough to wear all day long.
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2026
Place a tall plant to bring height and softness to the corner.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
Then there’s Michelle, a frame that brings softness into the Air Flex lineup.
—Ethan Stone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026
Editors and contributors compare dozens of sets and look for qualities such as softness, durability, breathability, color fastness, and how well the linens launder and withstand wear.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2026
Despite ongoing softness in the labor market, the better-than-expected retail sales report last week provided more evidence that the US economy remains resilient, lowering the odds of a 2026 recession.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
This jacket is machine-washable and never loses its buttery softness.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 16 Jan. 2026
That’s because high heat breaks down cotton fibers faster and can cause towels to lose softness and absorbency over time.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
Take this as an opportunity to step outside of your comfort zone and choose one in an unexpected shade to add depth, softness, and even contrast to your everyday looks.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2026
Place a tall plant to bring height and softness to the corner.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
Then there’s Michelle, a frame that brings softness into the Air Flex lineup.
—Ethan Stone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026
Editors and contributors compare dozens of sets and look for qualities such as softness, durability, breathability, color fastness, and how well the linens launder and withstand wear.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2026
Despite ongoing softness in the labor market, the better-than-expected retail sales report last week provided more evidence that the US economy remains resilient, lowering the odds of a 2026 recession.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
This jacket is machine-washable and never loses its buttery softness.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 16 Jan. 2026
That’s because high heat breaks down cotton fibers faster and can cause towels to lose softness and absorbency over time.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
Take this as an opportunity to step outside of your comfort zone and choose one in an unexpected shade to add depth, softness, and even contrast to your everyday looks.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for softness
weakness
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Together, the cases highlight weaknesses in an industry that has long struggled to balance nutritional innovation with safety.—
Jillian Deutsch,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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In signing Díaz and Tucker, Los Angeles addressed two areas of weakness by throwing money at the top option on the market.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Softness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/softness. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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