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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
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.
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Eric Reicin, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The cushioning and padding are excellent, and the soft fabric provides even more comfort.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
For starters, the bath products are thicker, softer, non-slip, and have drainage holes.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
First introduced in the 1920s, phthalates are used to make plastics softer and more flexible, primarily in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) products such as vinyl flooring, medical devices, children’s toys, food packaging or shower curtains.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
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Eric Reicin, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The cushioning and padding are excellent, and the soft fabric provides even more comfort.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
For starters, the bath products are thicker, softer, non-slip, and have drainage holes.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
First introduced in the 1920s, phthalates are used to make plastics softer and more flexible, primarily in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) products such as vinyl flooring, medical devices, children’s toys, food packaging or shower curtains.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soft
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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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His video shows his grandmother and her dog, Gucci, through their daily moments together—gentle walks with the pup trotting along in a pink sweater; cuddles on the couch; and play.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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This silky moisturizer is clinically proven to shorten your skin’s adjustment period to retinoids while reducing dryness with a barrier-restoring blend of lipids—specifically ceramides, natural cholesterol, and fatty acids.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2025
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The velvet texture keeps even silky fabrics in place.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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On top of her dark wavy hair sat a big, floppy fur hat.—
Robyn Merrett,
StyleCaster,
30 Dec. 2024
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One of the most important steps in preparing a Caesar salad is removing the outer dark green leaves of lettuce and chopping off the floppy dark green tops of what’s left.—
Carolynn Carreño,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Dec. 2024
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The ride: The Niro’s suspension is tuned for comfort, providing a generally smooth and comfortable ride, especially in urban environments.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Wow Dreamcoat and Pop & Lock Finishing Serum for creating a super smooth and sleek look.—
Jessica Fields,
Essence,
2 Apr. 2025
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Williams nails the paradox at the center of the show: As Molly’s body grows weaker, her self-possession grows stronger.—
Margaret Lyons,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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After seven episodes of pained teeth-gritting and wide-eyed astonishment, he’s found closure in confronting the man who killed his father (or not) and finding only a weak old guy too sickly to punch.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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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
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Cognitive dissonance is about resolving conflicts in information by choosing what is most comfortable.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Auburn had comfortable victories over Alabama State, Creighton, Michigan before a tougher Elite Eight test from Michigan State to get to San Antonio.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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But where this Star truly shined (that was too easy) was in giving a despondent Cedrek a pep talk after his disastrous challenge performance.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Once in a while, technology still feels easy and—dare I co-opt the world from Apple's marketing department?—even magical.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Soft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soft. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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