soft spot

noun

Synonyms of soft spot next

: a sentimental weakness : a strong liking for someone or something

They both have a soft spot for puppies. [=like puppies very much]

: a vulnerable point

a soft spot in the defense system

Examples of soft spot in a Sentence

They found a soft spot in the enemy's defenses. a huge trade imbalance continued to be the soft spot in the nation's economy

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Bernal Cutlery, San Francisco Vintage cooking tools murmur with history and allure, and Bernal Cutlery has a soft spot for the antique. —

Scott Hocker, theweek, 1 Nov. 2024 Garcia Swisher played Sam, a tough girl also introduced in season 3 who had a soft spot for romance and would go on to date Gary later in the series. —

Angela Andaloro, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024 Although many fans have a soft spot for slasher movies, the '80s also birthed iconic monsters, brought body horror to gooey new heights, and sparked a new subgenre: the splatter comedy. —

Katie Rife, EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024 Prioritize pumpkins free of soft spots and deep scratches by thoroughly examining their skin. —

Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for soft spot