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as in gentle
not loud in pitch or volume
soft music played in the background while we ate
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as in silky
smooth or delicate in appearance or feel
I like this sweater the best because it is so soft and comfortable
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as in floppy
giving easily to the touch
soft mattresses make it very easy to fall asleep, but they have a tendency to get lumpy
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as in smooth
involving minimal difficulty or effort
looking for a soft job in local government
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as in weak
lacking bodily strength
soft recruits who will get toughened up in the army
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as in weakened
lacking strength of will or character
a soft person who tends to yield to stronger personalities
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as in soothing
not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect
a soft breeze coming off the lake
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as in comfortable
providing physical comfort
a warm, soft bed to rest my weary bones
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as in easy
tolerant and kind in the judgment of and expectations for others
felt that his wife had been a little too soft on their son, and that more discipline was in order
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as in temperate
marked by temperatures that are neither too high nor too low
it was a lovely soft spring evening
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as in slow
not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily
sometimes I wonder if you've gone soft in the head
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Recent Examples of soft
Ironically, her swollen face looks plump and round despite her partial buccal fat removal — a procedure that extracts the soft pads of tissue found inside the cheeks to create a slimmer face.
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Leah Dolan, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
Medium-size rollers will give you soft, loose curls or mermaid waves.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2025
Best Amazon Home and Kitchen Deals Amazon's home department is filled with deals on patio furniture, soft towels, storage bags, and more essentials.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Color choices include dun, icy blue, gray, Pacific blue, soft rose, and white.
—Terri Williams, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
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Leah Dolan, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
Medium-size rollers will give you soft, loose curls or mermaid waves.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2025
Best Amazon Home and Kitchen Deals Amazon's home department is filled with deals on patio furniture, soft towels, storage bags, and more essentials.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Color choices include dun, icy blue, gray, Pacific blue, soft rose, and white.
—Terri Williams, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soft
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This gentle spray soothes stings and hot spots on your furry friends while also tackling bacteria and calming inflammation for your skin.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Glamour,
19 Mar. 2025
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But instead of chastisement, caregivers should get their child to stop scratching with gentle encouragement, kindness, and empathy.—
Andy Collinson,
Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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Subtle and silky tannins in a delicious matrix of dark, chewy flavors.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Whisk it in with the eggs to give your quiche a silky, creamy texture.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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The loose-fitting knit instantly elevates any poolside look, especially when paired with beach sandals and a big floppy hat.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2025
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Think fuzzy bunny costumes with long floppy ears, dramatic eyeshadow, tops made from repurposed straitjackets, and so on.—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2025
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In 1901, an intrepid German doctor called Eugene von Holländer was approached by a Polish aristocrat looking for smoother skin.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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Eldridge told Fox News Digital that when a rebrand is unsuccessful, the fault can lie with the teams behind the stars who failed to adequately prepare for their smooth transition to a more mature identity that will be accepted by the public.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Murena Pixel Tablet And Third-Party Apps The ecosystem for Android tablets is weaker than that of Android smartphones.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The health infrastructure that the U.S. would have to marshal against them is already weak.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
21 Mar. 2025
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It’s powered by an ingredient called Centella asiatica, which is known for its soothing properties.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
14 Mar. 2025
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The mattress was extremely comfortable—firm, body-conforming, and had a sense of evenness and stability that was very soothing and calming.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2025
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The skies are clear, the humidity is lower and the temperatures are comfortable, especially in northern regions like Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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People who won’t feel comfortable going to the Kennedy Center can still come to my show.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
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Laura Ashley Amberley Reversible Cotton Quilt Set One of the easiest ways to make over a bedroom is with a new comforter or blanket.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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And snood size is the quickest, easiest way for a hen to gauge whether the gobbler strutting his stuff in front of her is a good genetic candidate for her future poults.—
Alice Jones Webb,
Outdoor Life,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Soft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soft. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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