softness

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Recent Examples of softness Even the fries deserved praise, arriving hot and crisp with just enough softness inside. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026 Last quarter, Barry said the company was seeing a divergence in higher-income shoppers and lower-income shoppers, with softness in higher-cost item sales. Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 28 May 2026 Bezel setting is central to my work, as nearly every piece is built around handmade bezels which, in 22-karat gold, can be fused rather than soldered and then shaped and set entirely by hand using simple tools due to the metal’s purity and softness. Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 27 May 2026 Gentle, barely there long layers offer further softness to Margot Robbie’s near-blunt bob, the subtle framing providing extra insouciance. Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 27 May 2026 The iron frame is strong and won’t tip over on windy days, while the seat cushions are plush and provide support and softness. Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026 The fusion of the two, bloke and coquette, reflects a cultural collision point, where softness meets structure and sport meets sentimentality. Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for softness
weakness
Noun
  • His iron play has been strong enough to contend virtually anywhere on the PGA Tour, but the putter has remained the glaring weakness.
    Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
  • More striking than the national numbers is where the weakness is now showing up.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 May 2026

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“Softness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/softness. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.

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