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Recent Examples of tenderly
Other images shared by Brittany on social media included her tenderly holding little Golden, Bronze enjoying an ice cream and Patrick taking to the water with his youngest daughter on a paddleboard.
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Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
At the top of the frame is the father’s veiny hand, tenderly brushing rubble away from the infant’s forehead.
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Taran Dugal,
New Yorker,
23 May 2026
As Margo’s laughter turns into anxious tears, Shyanne tenderly cradles her in her lap, staying fully present for her daughter in her moment of need.
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Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
In establishing her new reality at school and at home, Landsvik takes a deeply familiar page out of the Joachim Trier playbook of tenderly revelatory exchanges, flowing character rhythms and sharply observant moments where humor and melancholy are inseparable counterparts.
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Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
19 May 2026
Theo-tene-matsu pine trees planted centuries ago still remain, many of which have been cared for tenderly by the same family of gardeners for generations.
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Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
The new series Margo’s Got Money Troubles (streaming on Apple TV) tenderly illustrates the relentless, creative work of making a living online, Sophie Gilbert writes.
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David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2026
The making of such a film would look a lot like the funny, tenderly melancholic, and wonderful Candidates of Death.
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Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
Everything in this recipe is made with love, from the tomato sauce to the filling which is tenderly wrapped in the softened cabbage leaves.
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Mary Alice Russell,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
At the top of the frame is the father’s veiny hand, tenderly brushing rubble away from the infant’s forehead.
—
Taran Dugal,
New Yorker,
23 May 2026
As Margo’s laughter turns into anxious tears, Shyanne tenderly cradles her in her lap, staying fully present for her daughter in her moment of need.
—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
In establishing her new reality at school and at home, Landsvik takes a deeply familiar page out of the Joachim Trier playbook of tenderly revelatory exchanges, flowing character rhythms and sharply observant moments where humor and melancholy are inseparable counterparts.
—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
19 May 2026
Theo-tene-matsu pine trees planted centuries ago still remain, many of which have been cared for tenderly by the same family of gardeners for generations.
—
Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
The new series Margo’s Got Money Troubles (streaming on Apple TV) tenderly illustrates the relentless, creative work of making a living online, Sophie Gilbert writes.
—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2026
The making of such a film would look a lot like the funny, tenderly melancholic, and wonderful Candidates of Death.
—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
Everything in this recipe is made with love, from the tomato sauce to the filling which is tenderly wrapped in the softened cabbage leaves.
—
Mary Alice Russell,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenderly
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The actor looked lovingly at his wife as the two stood in front of a white church with a red door.
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Over 150 brightly colored, lovingly detailed cars cruised down Capitol Mall on Sunday for the fourth annual Lowrider Holiday Celebration.
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You're cordially invited to a night of fun and games with Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett.
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The two part cordially—Rick expects nothing more.
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The senator graciously declined the honor and requested the road bear the name of Cantrell.
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But if another team gets to Wilson first, the Bulls will graciously accept the gifts of Boozer or Peterson in return — not just for their talent, but also due to their strong fits as alternate foundations for a new future in Chicago.
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Move considerately, and let your actions speak for you today.
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The viral post comes as survey data suggests many travelers are generally open to seat-switch requests when they are made considerately.
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To be a builder is to be high agency, to contribute benevolently to society, to be the man in the arena.
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Vance Joseph tried outfitting himself in a modest tone, even if his unit hasn’t exactly acted benevolently toward its training camp counterpart.
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Once the insides are lightly golden, flip the halves cut-side up for the last two minutes, until the interior is golden and slightly crispy.
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The interview has been lightly condensed and edited for clarity.
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Gentle reflection strengthens your budget steadily and kindly.
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Guha has framed the research as a reason to look more kindly on foods rich in phytic acid.
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“Tenderly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenderly. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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