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as in relaxing
tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress
the soothing music eventually put the entire yoga class in the proper mood
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as in gentle
not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect
spoke to the boy in a soothing voice
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as in calming
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as in reassuring
to ease the grief or distress of
there seemed to be no words sufficient to soothe the bereaved parents
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as in lulling
to free from distress or disturbance
soothed the baby with a bottle
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as in relieving
to make more bearable or less severe
hot tea with honey will soothe a sore throat
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Recent Examples of soothing
Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 10 Oct. 2024
The milk-like consistency, partially due to its moisturizing formula, acted as an oat milk hack, creating a soothing effect.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 1 Oct. 2024
Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
The scrub also contains coconut oil to moisturize the scalp and prevent dryness and flakes, as well as a peppermint, spearmint, and tea tree oil complex that lends a cooling effect that’s great for soothing itchiness and irritation.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Green tea extract is derived from the leaves of the camellia sinensis plant and is known for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
—Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 10 Oct. 2024
The milk-like consistency, partially due to its moisturizing formula, acted as an oat milk hack, creating a soothing effect.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 1 Oct. 2024
Verb
For irritated skin, look for a mask with a cooling effect and soothing ingredients, such as 111Skin’s Rose Gold Brightening Mask Set.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
The scrub also contains coconut oil to moisturize the scalp and prevent dryness and flakes, as well as a peppermint, spearmint, and tea tree oil complex that lends a cooling effect that’s great for soothing itchiness and irritation.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soothing
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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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Is that a failing, or is that actually calming and equating to a new stage in his life?Leo Barraclough, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
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Made for enveloping spaces in the comfort of its eternally calming nature, this versatile and captivating brown from the 2025 Colormix® Forecast imparts richness in spaces that call for the stability of a refined earthen tone.Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024
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Pressure-relieving foams, zoned coil systems, and plush pillow tops add to the comfort level of your mattress.Lindsay Boyers, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2024
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Memory foam is known for its pressure-relieving properties, but this bed takes it even further.Lindsay Boyers, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2024
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The decrease is attributed to a reduction in overall volume for OEM customers and a general reduction in demand for orthopedic soft bracing products.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Manu San Felix / National Geographic The Solomon Islands have the world’s second-highest coral diversity, with more than 490 species of hard and soft corals.Peter Guo, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Another approach to alleviating the potential of burnout is to create a positive workplace.Wayne Elsey, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Como Ball also hopes to implement baseball camps during the day next year to provide more opportunities to kids in the area while also alleviating the stress of finding child care for parents, Klinge said.Maddie Robinson, Twin Cities, 20 Oct. 2024
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Alternatively, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey provides a mellow, caramel-rich sweetness that keeps things festive without clashing.Emily Price, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Playa Prieta's mellow waves and shallow waters are perfect for beginner surfers.Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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The company has also set up its own relief fund and is assuring users that its verification process is sound.J.J. McCorvey, NBC News, 17 Oct. 2024
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Because evolving the brand strategy at pivotal moments can help quickly signal a shift in the company to key stakeholders—driving belief and assuring audiences through inevitable change.Anne-Marie Rosser, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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The tune is the second that Cave, who has been composing film scores with his creative partner Warren Ellis for years, has contributed to a movie soundtrack this year.Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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Romeo + Juliet is your first time composing for Broadway.Ilana Kaplan, TIME, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Soothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soothing. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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