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as in relaxing
tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress
the soothing music eventually put the entire yoga class in the proper mood
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as in gentle
not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect
spoke to the boy in a soothing voice
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as in reassuring
to ease the grief or distress of
there seemed to be no words sufficient to soothe the bereaved parents
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as in lulling
to free from distress or disturbance
soothed the baby with a bottle
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as in relieving
to make more bearable or less severe
hot tea with honey will soothe a sore throat
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as in calming
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Recent Examples of soothing
Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
Jonny Greenwood’s score moves between soaring strings and dissonant piano keys, alternately soothing and anxious; a few pieces composed by Jon Brion add an ambient layer of wistfulness.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Sara Liss, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
The combination of the mask and cream’s soothing benefits leaves the eyes smoother, firmer, and much more refreshed.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 14 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Jonny Greenwood’s score moves between soaring strings and dissonant piano keys, alternately soothing and anxious; a few pieces composed by Jon Brion add an ambient layer of wistfulness.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
Jonny Greenwood’s score moves between soaring strings and dissonant piano keys, alternately soothing and anxious; a few pieces composed by Jon Brion add an ambient layer of wistfulness.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
Rooms are modern, minimalist, and soothing with dark interiors and wooden furniture that contrasts the pale floors and drapes.
—Sara Liss, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
The combination of the mask and cream’s soothing benefits leaves the eyes smoother, firmer, and much more refreshed.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soothing
Adjective
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Its barrel-style design keeps the heat consistent, making every session relaxing and enjoyable.—
Hillary Maglin,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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This beverage tastes like a relaxing day on a beautiful beach.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Their gentle warm-up then transitions into a dynamic aerial exercise, where both robots lift their legs into the air and perform a twist.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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Union also shared a video, shot by Wade, where her father reacts to gentle teasing from his son-in-law.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The reigning champions, Arsenal, got back to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over Benfica, but their performance was far from reassuring.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell struck a more dovish tone on monetary policy yesterday, reassuring investors that the central bank remains attentive to both inflation and a softening labor market.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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The rare, direct foreign intervention, which will take the form of a currency swap, is aimed at boosting a collapsing peso and calming market volatility ahead of Argentina’s midterm elections later this month.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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My dad was very intense about the space, similar to me, being really calming and organized.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After, guests sip nonalcoholic stress-relieving tonics together, with ingredients like ashwagandha, at the adjacent bar.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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Cloves are especially high in a polyphenol called eugenol, which has powerful anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Break out the slow-cooker for this warm and comforting chili that serves six and stars turkey.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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Recent changes are less comforting for Putin.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The actress kept the rest of her look casual and texture-focused, pairing her mary janes with a soft gray sweater featuring an oversized ruffle neckline and a raw-hem denim miniskirt.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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By cutting t-shirts into continuous strips and giving them a gentle stretch, the fabric curls into a soft, versatile yarn.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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No date had been fixed as yet, one of them kept assuring me — only to have the official call me in late October and say, in very apologetic tones, that the landing had suddenly happened nearly overnight, because ASN’s ship had been in the area and had some time to spare.—
Samanth Subramanian,
The Dial,
14 Oct. 2025
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Mix in front-office executives assuring playing time to certain players, regardless of performance, and turmoil in the clubhouse could have easily brewed — and justifiably so.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Soothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soothing. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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