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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.
—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
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
Adverb
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The director would later produce a book of lovingly annotated Polaroids, Instant Stories (2017).—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Orlando Bloom looks lovingly out at the crowd at the 2026 Fan Expo Denver in Denver on May 31.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
Adverb
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The two part cordially—Rick expects nothing more.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Next, cordially invite the other person into a conversation, building rapport without putting them on the spot.—
Lisa Pavia-Higel,
The Conversation,
27 May 2026
Adverb
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But even as every minute adds up on the phone bill of his rep, who graciously patched the call, the frontman remains generous with this time, wanting to discuss the future but also the past, starting with the fact that he was never really destined to be a music artist at all.—
Selena Fragassi,
SPIN,
28 May 2026
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At least Nakase graciously gave us plenty of warning about the impending beatdown.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
Adverb
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Move considerately, and let your actions speak for you today.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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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.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
5 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The finish is long, with lingering notes of vanilla, lightly tannic oak, and spices.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The $14 formula contains vitamin C to brighten the skin and glycolic acid to lightly exfoliate and tighten.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
31 May 2026
Adverb
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The baseball gods smile kindly upon Suplizio Field every Memorial Day Weekend.—
James Burky,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Express yourself through a small performance in a familiar place, because being seen kindly strengthens confidence and renews your playful focus today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
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“Tenderly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenderly. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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