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
Safe products: Use mild, nonabrasive facial soaps, skin products, and cosmetics.
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Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
Then, dump out the solution and wash the Dutch oven well with hot soapy water and a nonabrasive sponge or dishcloth.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2024
Chemical exfoliant Chemical exfoliants are nonabrasive methods of skin cell removal.
—Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2024
For daily cleaning, wipe with a damp, nonabrasive cloth.
—Shannon Quimby, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2023
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Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
Then, dump out the solution and wash the Dutch oven well with hot soapy water and a nonabrasive sponge or dishcloth.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2024
Chemical exfoliant Chemical exfoliants are nonabrasive methods of skin cell removal.
—Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2024
For daily cleaning, wipe with a damp, nonabrasive cloth.
—Shannon Quimby, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonabrasive
Adjective
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Momoa opted for softer style, wearing a suit in a gentle pink tone.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Her soothing voice and gentle manner is especially appealing to little ones.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Where to watch: Prime Video, Peacock Classical Baby For a more soothing musical option, try HBO’s ‘90s show Classical Baby.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
9 Apr. 2025
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Speaking of Nancy Meyers and Steve Martin, there’s probably nothing more soothing than watching Meryl Streep cook in a gorgeous Santa Barbara kitchen.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Rande, 62, matched his wife's and daughter's soft elegance by wearing a classic black tux with a white collared shirt and back tie.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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However, the critical importance of enhancing trust in the marketplace with consumers presents a compelling case for industry self-regulation, a type of soft law that lies between corporate compliance and formal government oversight.—
Eric Reicin,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Thursday’s Night 1 turned out to be kind of a sleepy affair for Dead & Co., as the band just sort of glided its way through most of the songs and kept things relatively mellow.—
Jim Harrington,
The Mercury News,
21 Mar. 2025
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In brief, high-rye bourbons are typically spicier, drier, and more complex, while lower-rye bourbons tend to be sweeter and mellow.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Look at it as a mild upgrade with a Saturday draft pick.—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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The first three weeks of his hospitalization were marked by a roller coaster of setbacks, including respiratory crises, mild kidney failure and a severe coughing fit.—
Colleen Barry,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Nonabrasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonabrasive. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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