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as in sensitive
easily injured without careful handling
a tender wound tender plants that cannot take the cold tender pride that got bruised when his girlfriend dumped him
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as in affectionate
feeling or showing love
a tender embrace between father and daughter
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as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
an especially tender teacher who loves having kids with special educational needs in her class
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as in weak
lacking bodily strength
a very tender child who always seems to be sick
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as in gentle
not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect
his tender comments on how to improve her writing style were gratefully received
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as in cash
something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment
money from that board game is not legal tender and can't be exchanged for goods or services
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as in to offer
to put before another for acceptance or consideration
the coach tendered his resignation and started a new career as a physical therapist
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Recent Examples of tender
Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The mini meatballs are decidedly savory, and partner perfectly with the nutty cheese, sweet vegetables and tender pasta.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
The Monaco Yacht Show, by contrast, features the world’s largest superyachts, along with a flotilla of tenders, yacht service providers, brokerage firms, and designers.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Momoa rose to prominence as the vicious (and oddly tender) Khal Drogo on Game of Thrones (2011–2012), and went on to play DC's Aquaman in numerous films between 2016 and 2023.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The mini meatballs are decidedly savory, and partner perfectly with the nutty cheese, sweet vegetables and tender pasta.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
Too much kneading can make the biscuits tough instead of tender.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
The Monaco Yacht Show, by contrast, features the world’s largest superyachts, along with a flotilla of tenders, yacht service providers, brokerage firms, and designers.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
Dig into these family favorites, from classic and comforting bowls of chili to tender and juicy roasts.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Momoa rose to prominence as the vicious (and oddly tender) Khal Drogo on Game of Thrones (2011–2012), and went on to play DC's Aquaman in numerous films between 2016 and 2023.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tender
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The discovery renews scrutiny of Bolton’s handling of sensitive national security information and echoes long-standing concerns first raised during a contentious legal battle over his 2020 memoir.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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The cyberattacks resulted in Caesars Entertainment losing sensitive customer data, according to financial filings, and MGM Resorts International properties experienced significant operational disruptions.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Georgi was very affectionate toward his wife all evening long, something both Stacey and Florian were not used to seeing.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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Remembering Remy Remy, who had been with the family for nearly a decade, was described as gentle, affectionate, and deeply loved.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The 31-year-old activist's murder shocked the nation, and it was condemned by sensible and compassionate people in and out of politics and across the political spectrum.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Sep. 2025
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Malcolm is absolutely a kinder, more compassionate man than his father.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Kleptocratic governments are not weak or failing, Chayes argues in this paradigm-shifting 2015 book.—
Zephyr Teachout,
The Atlantic,
22 Sep. 2025
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The plan to tap geothermal energy answered the key question of power provision, getting around Africa’s chronically weak grids with the green, baseload electricity required for digital infrastructure.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The best hair diffusers easily work for all curl types, from the gentlest type 2 waves to type 4 coils.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Her baby pink manicure was the perfect oval shape, as if deliberately avoiding square for an extra-gentle touch.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For example, entrepreneurs overall didn’t get a big cash windfall or rely heavily on debt to start their businesses.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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Vachon even posed the question of whether working with major brands is all that different from banking on cash rebates that stipulate certain creative conditions, such as having heads of department who come from the countries providing the relief.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The parties have been in a standoff for days as Democrats, namely in the Senate, have refused to offer the necessary votes to pass a funding measure that would keep the government open beyond Tuesday.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Some offer free parking to casino rewards club members at certain status levels.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Unlike traditional approaches, HydroSpread lets ultrathin polymer films form directly on water, eliminating the fragile and error-prone step of transferring films from rigid surfaces.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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But for curly and coily spa-goers, the dry saunas can wreak havoc on your fragile strands, leaving them brittle and prone to damage.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Tender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tender. Accessed 28 Sep. 2025.
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