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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 couple packed on the PDA, holding hands, wrapping their arms around each other, kissing, and glancing lovingly at one another.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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Like the lives of the characters who comprise Weinstein’s mosaic, the music is both lovingly intricate and all too easy to ignore when the algorithm diverts our attention elsewhere.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
8 June 2026
Adverb
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You're cordially invited to a night of fun and games with Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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The two part cordially—Rick expects nothing more.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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Wood graciously served as one of my dissertation advisers, and the book that resulted, American Honor, builds on his focus on ideals.—
Craig Bruce Smith,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
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Love Island graciously afforded these throuples with an absurdly large bed.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
4 June 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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To be a builder is to be high agency, to contribute benevolently to society, to be the man in the arena.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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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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Broil, turning once halfway through cooking, until salmon just flakes (145°F) and peaches are lightly charred, 10 to 12 minutes.—
Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 June 2026
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Born in Australia, Macpherson now lives in Florida, but travels frequently — and lightly.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
13 June 2026
Adverb
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Name needs kindly, and let accountability rebuild steady trust gradually.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
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Set the pace kindly, and let comfort guide choices today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
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“Tenderly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenderly. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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