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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
Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Ayad Akhtar, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
Her effortless ability to glide around the pitch – and distinct eye for the spectacular – has demonstrated a talent way beyond her tender years.
—Ben Church, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
As daylight hours decrease and daytime temperatures drop in fall, roses begin moving nutrients from leaves and tender twigs back to more mature parts of stems and the root system.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Cook the brisket for 3-4 hours or until the brisket is tender but not falling apart.
—Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Noun
Just the machine, without the ghost, without the tender nerve and sinew of life.
—Ayad Akhtar, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
Her effortless ability to glide around the pitch – and distinct eye for the spectacular – has demonstrated a talent way beyond her tender years.
—Ben Church, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
Verb
Granulated sugar: For sweetness and to make the cookies tender.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
As daylight hours decrease and daytime temperatures drop in fall, roses begin moving nutrients from leaves and tender twigs back to more mature parts of stems and the root system.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tender
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Other sensitive spots that passengers—especially folks over age 50—might not think about are the knees and ankles, reports Manhattan dermatologist Dr. Janet Prystowsky.Sara Button, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
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Over the following nine days, attackers allegedly exfiltrated terabytes of sensitive data, including Social Security numbers, financial information, and electronic health records.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Last but not least this week is Salem, an affectionate cat who lives with owner Rebecca Keep and her husband.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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The ensemble, Croce noted, was the creation of ballet fanatics, and its jokes were accurate, affectionate, and hilarious.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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Antwon was known for his sense of humor and kind heart, always lifting others up, while Mariana was an incredible soul—compassionate, driven, and full of dreams for her future.Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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He is known for his extraordinary and compassionate delivery of patient care and his volunteerism.The Hill, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
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Capasa noted that a negative third quarter impacted by weak internal demand, the slowdown of purchases from Chinese customers and overall geopolitical instability kept worsening the cautious scenario already registered in the first half of the year.Sandra Salibian, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Scene-to-scene continuity is typically weak and telling.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Of course, gentle hydrators like aloe vera and crystalline coconut are also featured for conditioning benefits.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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Cocker’s lessons covered addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, as well as calculation with pre-decimal British currency and a gentle introduction to 17th-century England’s bamboozling array of weights and measures.James Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Onion offered $1.75 million in cash and other incentives for Infowars' assets in the auction.CBS News, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Prosecutors said Mangione was found with several thousands of dollars in cash, a portion of it in foreign currency, CNN and The Associated Press reported.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The elastic waistband makes for a comfortable yet supportive feel, and the adjustable cord offers a customizable fit.Averi Baudler, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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On Let Us Pray: Chapter X, Grammy-winning songwriter and producer Warryn Campbell transforms DMX’s spoken-word monologues into new pieces of prayer complete with musical accompaniments and guest artists like Snoop Dogg, Killer Mike, and MC Lyte offer their contributions in DMX’s memory.Chris Malone Mendez, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Quantum systems are prone to errors because qubits are fragile and can be disturbed by even the smallest environmental changes.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Old and new, plastic or fragile, ornaments should always be stored in a container designed specifically for them.Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Tender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tender. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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