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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
Echoing that sentiment of neutral color preferences, Lichtenstein shares that one of the most popular exterior house colors right now is a soft, warm white like Benjamin Moore’s White Dove or Sherwin-Williams’s Alabaster.
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Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
For something different, W.L. Weller Special Reserve also offers a soft, sweet finish that pairs nicely with cinnamon-spiced sweet potatoes.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Thanks to the soft cushioning on the top and earpieces, our tester was able to wear these for several hours — commuting to work, sitting at a desk, and walking around — sans discomfort or pressure.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
The Oscar-winning actress wore a white blazer with rounded shoulders and soft lapels.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
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Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
For something different, W.L. Weller Special Reserve also offers a soft, sweet finish that pairs nicely with cinnamon-spiced sweet potatoes.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Thanks to the soft cushioning on the top and earpieces, our tester was able to wear these for several hours — commuting to work, sitting at a desk, and walking around — sans discomfort or pressure.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
The Oscar-winning actress wore a white blazer with rounded shoulders and soft lapels.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
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Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low to maintain a very gentle simmer for 2 hours.Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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That’s fast enough to trigger vortices, but gentle enough to preserve the quantum phase.Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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This is the perfect shirt for that effortlessly chic style since the button-down is silky with a ton of movement and a bit of stretch.Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2024
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Crafted from high-quality stretch jersey, this pair gets the sophisticated treatment, styled next to The Frankie Shop’s slouchy leather bomber jacket, Citizens of Humanity’s silky striped button-up, and a pair of leopard-print flats, also from Toteme.Laura Jackson, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024
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This is also known as click-murmur syndrome, Barlow's syndrome, balloon mitral valve, or floppy valve syndrome.Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
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This type of tie has a soft, floppy bow at the neck that can be tied in numerous ways.Therèsa M. Winge, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2024
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Returning from larger stomping grounds to run one of the state’s most diverse cities is not always the smoothest transition, political experts have said.Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Trump thanked President Joe Biden for a smooth transition of power during their White House meeting.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Other checks on Trump’s policy will also be far weaker.Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Each endpoint can be assessed to sniff out weak points.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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It’s infused with Korean centella asiatica, renowned for its powerful soothing properties.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
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Hatch employees worked alongside KFC's food innovation team to record the soothing sounds of frying KFC's new Original Recipe Tenders.Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 24 Oct. 2024
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Underfoot, the flexible sole provides unobtrusive support and a stable, comfortable platform without drawing attention to itself.The Editors, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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Seating is comfortable for five adults, with the experience provided by synthetic leather upholstery in lower trims, Genuine leather and Nappa leather in upper trims.James Raia, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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But because pressured waterfowl aren’t easy to fool, hunters have been trying to perfect the art of decoy deception to swing the odds in their favor.Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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To make this easier, appointments are not required.Kff Health News, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Soft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soft. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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