soft spot
noun
1
: a sentimental weakness : a strong liking for someone or something
They both have a soft spot for puppies. [=like puppies very much]
2
: 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
Recent Examples on the Web
Adults who grew up with theaters clearly still have a soft spot for them which is why movies like Deadpool & Wolverine still shine.
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Caroline Reid, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Americans tend to have a soft spot for our former presidents.
—Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2025
Although played by David Duchovny, a cisgender man, trans viewers have long had a soft spot for the X-Files star’s imperfect but empathetic depiction of a trans woman who found acceptance from some of her colleagues, like Kyle MacLachlan’s Dale Cooper.
—Lex McMenamin, Them, 16 Jan. 2025
Jennifer Lopez clearly has a soft spot for sumptuous Fair Isle sweaters.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Caroline Reid, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Americans tend to have a soft spot for our former presidents.
—Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2025
Although played by David Duchovny, a cisgender man, trans viewers have long had a soft spot for the X-Files star’s imperfect but empathetic depiction of a trans woman who found acceptance from some of her colleagues, like Kyle MacLachlan’s Dale Cooper.
—Lex McMenamin, Them, 16 Jan. 2025
Jennifer Lopez clearly has a soft spot for sumptuous Fair Isle sweaters.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for soft spot
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“Soft spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soft%20spot. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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