as in gentle
not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect
nonabrasive polishes the congregation much preferred the nonabrasive manner of the soft-spoken curate
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Recent Examples of nonabrasive
Once this is ensured, use a nonabrasive cloth soaked in a mixture of water and mild dish soap to gently wipe the soleplate clean.
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Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
To avoid damaging your countertop cooker, stick to a soft cloth like microfiber or a nonabrasive sponge when giving the inside a wipe down.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 21 Feb. 2025
For everyday messes, scrub your stainless steel pans with warm soapy water and a nonabrasive sponge.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2025
Safe products: Use mild, nonabrasive facial soaps, skin products, and cosmetics.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
To avoid damaging your countertop cooker, stick to a soft cloth like microfiber or a nonabrasive sponge when giving the inside a wipe down.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 21 Feb. 2025
For everyday messes, scrub your stainless steel pans with warm soapy water and a nonabrasive sponge.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2025
Safe products: Use mild, nonabrasive facial soaps, skin products, and cosmetics.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for nonabrasive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonabrasive
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How to Trim Zucchini Plants Prune with a gentle hand, taking this approach from Sears.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Aug. 2025
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The finish is long and silky, with subtle caramel and gentle wood spice notes.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The suite’s interiors reflect the nature on the doorstep, with a soothing color palette of earthy browns, soft taupes and warm greens.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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And to keep the delicate eye area calm, La Roche-Posay’s signature thermal spring water provides a soothing, antioxidant boost, helping ease irritation while addressing the water retention that often contributes to puffiness.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Aug. 2025
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Its breathable, soft nature allows Savin to sink in without feeling stuck.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
25 Aug. 2025
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Bobby Berk gives the camera a soft smirk while attending At Home with Narwal's summer soiree on Aug. 21 in Los Angeles.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Elordi, 28, is visiting New York for a Variety cover shoot accompanied by his own creature — an incredibly mellow golden retriever, Layla.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 Aug. 2025
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And then, if the most popular songs in the country aren’t somewhat dour or mellow to a fault, they’re holdovers from 2024 (or older).—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
3 Aug. 2025
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Labor Day weekend forecast Heading into the long holiday weekend, the mild temperatures are expected to continue.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Aug. 2025
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Most of the country is expected to have a typical or slightly milder winter, with some regions seeing colder temperatures.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Nonabrasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonabrasive. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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