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as in gentle
not loud in pitch or volume
soft music played in the background while we ate
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as in silky
smooth or delicate in appearance or feel
I like this sweater the best because it is so soft and comfortable
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as in floppy
giving easily to the touch
soft mattresses make it very easy to fall asleep, but they have a tendency to get lumpy
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as in smooth
involving minimal difficulty or effort
looking for a soft job in local government
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as in weak
lacking bodily strength
soft recruits who will get toughened up in the army
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as in weakened
lacking strength of will or character
a soft person who tends to yield to stronger personalities
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as in soothing
not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect
a soft breeze coming off the lake
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as in comfortable
providing physical comfort
a warm, soft bed to rest my weary bones
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as in easy
tolerant and kind in the judgment of and expectations for others
felt that his wife had been a little too soft on their son, and that more discipline was in order
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as in temperate
marked by temperatures that are neither too high nor too low
it was a lovely soft spring evening
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as in dumb
not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily
sometimes I wonder if you've gone soft in the head
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Recent Examples of soft
Eve has become the epitome of a soft life for Black women around the world.
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 31 July 2025
Expected soft opening: August 2025 Details: 1325 Grand Ave., Suite 6, Phoenix.
—Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 21 July 2025
Those soft ticket sales suggest that nostalgia isn’t nearly as potent as Sony might have hoped when greenlighting the slasher sequel and reuniting the original 1998 film’s stars, Freddie Prinze Jr. and Jennifer Love Hewitt.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 20 July 2025
The creamy, dual-action formula works to unclog keratin plugs without irritation, leaving areas such as the backs of the arms and thighs feeling noticeably softer.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 July 2025
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 31 July 2025
Expected soft opening: August 2025 Details: 1325 Grand Ave., Suite 6, Phoenix.
—Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 21 July 2025
Those soft ticket sales suggest that nostalgia isn’t nearly as potent as Sony might have hoped when greenlighting the slasher sequel and reuniting the original 1998 film’s stars, Freddie Prinze Jr. and Jennifer Love Hewitt.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 20 July 2025
The creamy, dual-action formula works to unclog keratin plugs without irritation, leaving areas such as the backs of the arms and thighs feeling noticeably softer.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soft
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Stefan, a vampire too gentle to drink human blood, eventually loses Elena to his brother, Damon, the cruel killer with a tender side just for her.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
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Her videos captured the simple beauty of her grandparents’ life: morning coffee, gardening rituals, gentle kisses hello and goodbye — and always, the art.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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Imagined herself back in her closet, throwing the silky dress over her head, her arms slipping into the sleeves, the skirt falling over her like water.—
Mona Awad,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
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Think of dry body oil mists as the 2.0 version of regular body oils—maintaining the same nourishing benefits, while drying down at lightening speed to a weightless finish that leaves skin feeling silky smooth.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
17 July 2025
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Dragging the roll slider up and down made the R1T go from a relaxed, floppy feel to a taut, engaging turner.—
Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
8 July 2025
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Each of her bright, floppy crimson fingers contains thousands of highly nutritious pinhead-sized seeds.—
Michael Shaikh
June 25,
Literary Hub,
25 June 2025
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Both Beavis and Butt-Head and Futurama, two series that premiered in the late ’90s and have earned multiple resurrections, made smooth transitions to a new era and television and will be premiering new seasons in September.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Aug. 2025
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Skylar Diggins, known for hitting the tunnel in something sharp, diagonal, and pointed, switches it up this time, opting for something smooth, slouched, and low-hanging.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Last month and August 2024 also saw a weak start, so this comes as no surprise.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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This downward movement was attributed to both weak job figures and a new round of U.S. tariffs announced by Trump.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This nursery is soothing and peaceful, yet offers plenty of room to create, imagine, and explore through play.—
Nina Derwin,
Architectural Digest,
18 July 2025
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Lavender’s movement in the breeze and soothing scent add more sensory layers to the space.—
Lauren Dunec Hoang,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 July 2025
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Dogs also tend to be more comfortable with grinding than clipping.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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Her biggest hope is that others begin to feel more comfortable with grief and the healing process.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Garcia is an easy piece to move because he's blocked by a lot of talent at the big league level.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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Ohio State receivers making things look easy Shocker here: Jeremiah Smith is still really good at football.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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“Soft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soft. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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