as in weakness
the quality or state of lacking strength of will or character
softness is the one quality that the public will not tolerate in a leader
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Recent Examples of softness
This gives it flexibility, softness, warmth, and breathability.
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Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2025
Rudoy says the pieces are rooted in unparalleled softness and crafted with intention.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
Try the TikTok-viral brand’s Dreamweave Waffle Robe next, which takes advantage of a proprietary weave and a 100-percent Turkish cotton composition while doling out cloudlike softness, incredible lightness, and an absorbency that just might make toweling off after a shower optional.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
This adds to the overall softness and durability of the shirt itself.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
The water’s mineral content and its softness or hardness comes into play with the fermenting process, Martin said.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Revenue softness from tax cuts, coupled with a higher import bill due to currency weakness, could affect the fiscal consolidation of Asia's second-largest economy.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Arlo Cross Stitch Quilt This classic quilt has the colors of your best vintage denim combined with the softness of 100 percent cotton.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
While the discount may reflect worries about thinner margins and earlier North America softness, the current setup still looks attractive.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2025
Rudoy says the pieces are rooted in unparalleled softness and crafted with intention.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
Try the TikTok-viral brand’s Dreamweave Waffle Robe next, which takes advantage of a proprietary weave and a 100-percent Turkish cotton composition while doling out cloudlike softness, incredible lightness, and an absorbency that just might make toweling off after a shower optional.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
This adds to the overall softness and durability of the shirt itself.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
The water’s mineral content and its softness or hardness comes into play with the fermenting process, Martin said.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Revenue softness from tax cuts, coupled with a higher import bill due to currency weakness, could affect the fiscal consolidation of Asia's second-largest economy.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Arlo Cross Stitch Quilt This classic quilt has the colors of your best vintage denim combined with the softness of 100 percent cotton.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
While the discount may reflect worries about thinner margins and earlier North America softness, the current setup still looks attractive.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for softness
weakness
Noun
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The addition of shutdown closer Jhoan Duran has turned their bullpen from a weakness into a roster strength.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The milestone marks a symbolic win for the blue-chip index, highlighting the market’s resilience despite tariff concerns and signs of weakness in the economy.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Softness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/softness. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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