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as in sensitive
easily injured without careful handling
a tender wound tender plants that cannot take the cold tender pride that got bruised when his girlfriend dumped him
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as in affectionate
feeling or showing love
a tender embrace between father and daughter
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as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
an especially tender teacher who loves having kids with special educational needs in her class
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as in weak
lacking bodily strength
a very tender child who always seems to be sick
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as in gentle
not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect
his tender comments on how to improve her writing style were gratefully received
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as in cash
something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment
money from that board game is not legal tender and can't be exchanged for goods or services
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as in to offer
to put before another for acceptance or consideration
the coach tendered his resignation and started a new career as a physical therapist
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Recent Examples of tender
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
At the center of Shifting Gears is family, which anchors every laugh, conflict and tender moment in the ABC sitcom.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Do a last harvest of any ripe or near-ripe tomatoes, peppers, melons, summer squash, and other tender crops.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025
Kyle Denis, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2025
Wahlstrom had 15 points in 19 games with Providence but was not tendered a qualifying offer by the Bruins in June and became an unrestricted free agent.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
When freezing temperatures hit, that tender new growth will be lost and will have to be pruned away again.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
At the center of Shifting Gears is family, which anchors every laugh, conflict and tender moment in the ABC sitcom.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
This golden, crispy galette has a tender, creamy center that tastes just like the classic, but with a twist.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Do a last harvest of any ripe or near-ripe tomatoes, peppers, melons, summer squash, and other tender crops.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
From bouncy dancehall riddims and hip-hop production inflections to tender country and western guitar licks, Treasure Self Love distills Iké’s wide range of childhood music into a succinct 11-track study of achieving wholeness by unflinchingly examining the darkest parts of your past.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2025
Wahlstrom had 15 points in 19 games with Providence but was not tendered a qualifying offer by the Bruins in June and became an unrestricted free agent.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tender
Adjective
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Windows 11 Pro gives you BitLocker encryption, Smart App Control, and biometric login support to help safeguard sensitive information.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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Phishing scams often use convincing logos and language to trick you into revealing sensitive information.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But there are affectionate moments.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
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Denise – scrappy, sarcastic, and clever – at first was hostile towards Steven, but that passionate annoyance later evolved into teasing, affectionate companionship.—
Sarah John,
Vulture,
24 Sep. 2025
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Through the compassionate yet rigorous structures of restorative justice and the generosity of two people who might have spent their lives hating him, Dunne changed course.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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When dads model respect and emotional awareness at home, their kids—and their coworkers—benefit from stronger, more compassionate leadership.—
Alex Shoemaker,
Parents,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Nobody can say that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a weak team.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Akin to two boxers with weak chins slugging it out, Villa wanted to land another blow.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This is a gentle fractional laser treatment that works by creating micro zones of heat in the skin, benefiting the complexion while boosting elasticity.—
Samantha Mims,
Essence,
3 Oct. 2025
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Even its most mean-spirited plotline, in which a married couple assemble a fake theater production to humiliate their ex-neighbor whose noisiness prompted them to move, is presented as more of a gentle exercise in silliness than anything truly vindictive.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For instance, if both people are eligible but one earned more, collect the lower amount first to have some cash.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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From dishes like cast-iron live Maine lobster to a 32-ounce Creekstone Farms American Wagyu Tomahawk ribeye, this is a restaurant where you'd better be prepared to drop some cash.—
Rosalind Bowling,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The administration has offered signing bonuses, student loan forgiveness and large salaries to those willing to join ICE.—
Juan Cordoba,
Arkansas Online,
5 Oct. 2025
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Check out our latest digital and print subscription offers here.—
Nashville Tennessean,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Netanyahu, meanwhile, stands accused of having repeatedly turned down earlier deals with Hamas to appease extreme elements within his fragile coalition government.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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With new tariffs, shifting brand strategies and a fragile financial system, the stakes could not be higher for Bangladesh in 2025.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Tender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tender. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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