as in gentle
not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect
nonabrasive polishes the congregation much preferred the nonabrasive manner of the soft-spoken curate
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Recent Examples of nonabrasive
The gel coating around the pads provides a nonabrasive experience that helps lift up tired skin.
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Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
Once this is ensured, use a nonabrasive cloth soaked in a mixture of water and mild dish soap to gently wipe the soleplate clean.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
To avoid damaging your countertop cooker, stick to a soft cloth like microfiber or a nonabrasive sponge when giving the inside a wipe down.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 21 Feb. 2025
For everyday messes, scrub your stainless steel pans with warm soapy water and a nonabrasive sponge.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2025
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Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
Once this is ensured, use a nonabrasive cloth soaked in a mixture of water and mild dish soap to gently wipe the soleplate clean.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
To avoid damaging your countertop cooker, stick to a soft cloth like microfiber or a nonabrasive sponge when giving the inside a wipe down.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 21 Feb. 2025
For everyday messes, scrub your stainless steel pans with warm soapy water and a nonabrasive sponge.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonabrasive
Adjective
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The intuitive Moon is in your sign, lighting your 1st House of Identity and inviting you to show gentle leadership through presence rather than pressure.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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This villa is high enough to feel secluded, but never removed from the gentle rhythm of the Caribbean island of Bequia.—
Rebekah Evans,
TheWeek,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Elsewhere, the Lotus Spa provides a soothing sanctuary and full menu of pricey treatments.—
Fran Golden,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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The usually soothing nature of Amy Hood, one of my favorite CFOs, couldn't cut through the clutter.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Designers are now layering materials — combining sections of horizontal cedar fencing with tall, dense plantings like arborvitae or ornamental grasses—to create softer, more organic privacy screens.—
Rosehill Gardens,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Gap CashSoft Oversized Chunky Cardigan My daughters also loved this soft, chunky cardigan from Gap, available in multiple colors.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Some camp host jobs also have very specific (but usually mellow) requirements.—
Outside,
Outside,
4 Feb. 2026
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Even Nickelback’s biggest songs are the mellowest.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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For example, mix 1 teaspoon of mild dish soap with 1 liter of water in a spray bottle.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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Higher lifelong enrichment was associated with an up to seven-year delay in mild cognitive impairment and an up to five-year delay in dementia onset.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Nonabrasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonabrasive. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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