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
The contrast between the stiffness of the denim and the softness of the leather shoe makes for a beautiful visual harmony too.
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Alex Sales, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
Flax grown in the French regions where Everlane sources produces longer fibers than those cultivated in many other areas of the world, which the company said improves both durability and softness.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 23 Mar. 2026
Customers confirm the quality, softness, and longevity of this pick, made from 100% cotton and Oeko-Tex certified to be free of a range of harmful chemicals.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2026
McKeon, for one, is now on vaginal estrogen, a type of local hormone therapy that doesn’t enter the bloodstream—and therefore won’t up her risk of cancer recurrence—but can restore vaginal softness and moisture.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 20 Mar. 2026
The sound of her paws on the floor, the weight of her on your lap, the pure joy of her silly expressions, the sound of her bark when the mailman breaches the front porch, the softness of her wooly head, and yes, even the ever-present doggy breath.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
The 100 percent-cotton flannel material delivers superior softness, breathability, and warmth, while the darling floral pattern is perfect for the spring or those who want to give their bedroom timeless charm.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Across the night’s looks, feathers offered drama, romance and softness all at once.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
Fluffy duvets, cozy throws, and plush rugs, for example, add softness that invites you to relax in your space.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
Alex Sales, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
Flax grown in the French regions where Everlane sources produces longer fibers than those cultivated in many other areas of the world, which the company said improves both durability and softness.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 23 Mar. 2026
Customers confirm the quality, softness, and longevity of this pick, made from 100% cotton and Oeko-Tex certified to be free of a range of harmful chemicals.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2026
McKeon, for one, is now on vaginal estrogen, a type of local hormone therapy that doesn’t enter the bloodstream—and therefore won’t up her risk of cancer recurrence—but can restore vaginal softness and moisture.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 20 Mar. 2026
The sound of her paws on the floor, the weight of her on your lap, the pure joy of her silly expressions, the sound of her bark when the mailman breaches the front porch, the softness of her wooly head, and yes, even the ever-present doggy breath.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
The 100 percent-cotton flannel material delivers superior softness, breathability, and warmth, while the darling floral pattern is perfect for the spring or those who want to give their bedroom timeless charm.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Across the night’s looks, feathers offered drama, romance and softness all at once.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
Fluffy duvets, cozy throws, and plush rugs, for example, add softness that invites you to relax in your space.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for softness
weakness
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The shortage exposed a structural weakness.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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Trump has defended his economic record, referring to concerns over affordability as a hoax and blaming weakness in the economy on Democrats.—
Shannon Pettypiece,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Softness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/softness. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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