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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 dumb
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
Viewed harshly, Hacks is less a great Hollywood comedy than a deeply coddling fantasy, but there’s also a softer, more interesting way to read it.
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 May 2026
The top performers left hair softer and shinier, improved manageability, and helped reduce breakage over time—making grow-out journeys feel easier.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 29 May 2026
The filling was soft, tucked into a buttery crust that tasted like the kind your grandma probably makes.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
July 23 – August 22 This morning invites soft focus at home.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 May 2026
The top performers left hair softer and shinier, improved manageability, and helped reduce breakage over time—making grow-out journeys feel easier.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 29 May 2026
The filling was soft, tucked into a buttery crust that tasted like the kind your grandma probably makes.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
July 23 – August 22 This morning invites soft focus at home.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soft
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This use of the collective is different from The Daughter Industry in that the demand on it is less gentle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Instead, Pagano and Dozier suggest having gentle, boundary-setting conversations that might encourage a loved one to address their hoarding habits.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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The silky butter yellow slip dress became a pivotal look and a point of styling reference for years to come (Sabrina Carpenter even opted for a lookalike while celebrating her 25th birthday).—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
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The pasta course harkened back to springtime, with a housemade pappardelle, silky noodles tossed with the restaurant’s bacon, baby artichokes, asparagus and wild fennel.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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As Betty Boop became more popular, Natwick revised his design to swap the character’s floppy dog’s ears for bangle earrings and shrinking her nose.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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There’s Staud’s pretty poplin style that looks effortless with sleek strappy sandals and a floppy sun hat, or Merlette’s artful wrap dress that strikes a subtle statement on date nights and post-work cocktail hours alike.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
11 May 2026
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Williams pops off Williams scored 10 early points, knocking down a few 3-pointers and dropping in a layup to get the crowd going, and then canning a smooth midrange shot to get up to double figures within five minutes.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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Do not agree to fuzzy terms just to keep the mood smooth.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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As the story goes, attendance was weak, the weather was bad, and the tournament experience was just lacking.—
James Burky,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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As many as 40 states combine one-party control with institutional barriers weak enough to fall to political pressure.—
Bruce Sibley,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal illness in young children, elderly people or people with weakened immune systems.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Older children and adults with weakened immune systems also are vulnerable.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
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The relaxed linen texture keeps them looking elevated but still cozy, and the earthy tone ties the entire color palette together in such a soothing way.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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On the slightly more orange side, terra-cotta tones are viewed in design as healing, soothing, and warm.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2026
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The museum itself has a number of levels to negotiate, so wear comfortable shoes and avoid bringing a stroller.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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With a comfortable elastic waistband, this skirt will never dig into your skin, unlike most pairs of pants.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2026
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“Soft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soft. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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