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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
Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
This tender track finds Westbrook declaring that his future is secure no matter what happens–as long as his lover is by his side.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 Jan. 2025
Joseph Person, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
The exterior features a large open cockpit for socializing and access to the water, along with a hidden tender garage.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025
Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Major General Yaron Finkelman, head of Israel's Southern Command, also tendered his resignation over the same security lapses.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
These moments are a tender reminder from Holder that a city will always be recognizable to those who pay attention.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
This tender track finds Westbrook declaring that his future is secure no matter what happens–as long as his lover is by his side.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 Jan. 2025
Noun
With the Panthers expected to place a restricted free-agent tender on Mays, Christensen will see how other teams value his versatility.
5. (tie) CB Mike Jackson
The late-August trade for Jackson turned out to be one of the shrewdest moves of Morgan’s first year as GM.
—Joseph Person, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
The exterior features a large open cockpit for socializing and access to the water, along with a hidden tender garage.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
This doesn’t guarantee they’ll be dealt by the March 7 deadline — some of these players could be shopped in the summer and some of the less valuable RFAs on this list may not be tendered qualifying offers if there’s limited trade interest.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Major General Yaron Finkelman, head of Israel's Southern Command, also tendered his resignation over the same security lapses.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tender
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Young people are particularly sensitive to their surroundings as their brains evaluate the environment to prepare them for independence.—
Yalda T. Uhls,
The Conversation,
30 Jan. 2025
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Unlike phishing campaigns targeting the entire workforce, red team exercises often involve precise objectives or trophies, such as gaining access to a critical system or sensitive data.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA TODAY,
30 Jan. 2025
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So, join the rest of the Airheads — a moniker that, in this case, isn’t an insult but rather an affectionate nickname for bigtime Air Supply fans — and enjoy a proper Valentine’s Day soundtrack.—
Jim Harrington,
The Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2025
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This morning, at the Capitol, Johnson walked over to his Senate Finance Committee colleague Bill Cassidy, a doctor and a passionate advocate for vaccination, and gave him an affectionate pat on the shoulder.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2025
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Now, to me the phrase means that girls just wanna be real… and vulnerable… and inclusive… and compassionate and on and on.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
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And the solutions—creative, bold, and compassionate—are in our hands.—
John Hope Bryant,
TIME,
18 Jan. 2025
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Its economy and productivity are weak, debt is high and trade diversification is low, the analysts added, singling out the country’s already-declining softwood lumber industry as particularly at risk.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
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When those cells outnumber the osteoblasts, though, there's an overall loss of bone tissue, resulting in weaker, more fragile bones.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
2 Feb. 2025
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With the belief that skincare should be gentle, effective, and safe for everyone, every product is crafted with care, using natural and organic ingredients that are sustainably sourced.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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Made of smooth vegan satin, the pillowcase is designed to be gentle on hair and skin.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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If the costs of other consumer goods increase, all potential buyers will have less spare cash to save for a down payment.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
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The filing also details various financial agreements, including the repayment of a $750 million term loan using cash on hand.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In 2023, the Department of Transportation ended a pandemic-era program offering free bus fares, a decision that Lamont blamed on federal rules requiring an equity study.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2025
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The luxury escape-within-the-city is offering a special for Valentine’s Day that features a signature body polish, followed by a 60-minute couples massage.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes,
5 Feb. 2025
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Set and shot in Palestine, this film arrives at a pivotal moment, as the world holds its breath with a fragile ceasefire in Gaza, but a ramp up of violence in the West Bank.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2025
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The statement from the Arab foreign ministers touched on a range of topics relating to Gaza’s reconstruction, as the fragile ceasefire between Hamas and Israel allows the region to assess the impact of a brutal 15-month conflict.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Tender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tender. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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