as in weakness
the quality or state of lacking strength of will or character
softness is the one quality that the public will not tolerate in a leader
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Recent Examples of softness
For a color-free version, John Frieda Luminous Glaze Clear Shine Gloss focuses purely on shine and softness.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
It’s crafted in seamless, stretchy nylon that’s been brushed for extra softness, and it’s finished with adjustable hook-and-eye closures.
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Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Ceconi recommends looking for detergents that are gentle and pH neutral to enhance the preservation of fiber softness.
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Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
Movement wasn’t only created through silhouettes, but through texture and fabric, giving garments a sense of softness, ease and effortless motion.
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Any softness visible at the retail level reflects distributor inventory adjustments rather than a shift in what consumers are actually drinking.
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William Jones,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
The softness of the silhouette takes the edge off the athletic base, making the whole look feel a little more polished without trying too hard.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
Baby chicks, resplendent in all of their downy softness, were a huge draw, and there was the promise of a cowboy performance with bucking broncos to highlight the rise of the American cowboy.
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Gary Fields,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Mink Brazilian Mink Brazilian specializes in luxury virgin human hair extensions designed for long-lasting wear, softness, and a natural finish.
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Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
It’s crafted in seamless, stretchy nylon that’s been brushed for extra softness, and it’s finished with adjustable hook-and-eye closures.
—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Ceconi recommends looking for detergents that are gentle and pH neutral to enhance the preservation of fiber softness.
—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
Movement wasn’t only created through silhouettes, but through texture and fabric, giving garments a sense of softness, ease and effortless motion.
—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Any softness visible at the retail level reflects distributor inventory adjustments rather than a shift in what consumers are actually drinking.
—
William Jones,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
The softness of the silhouette takes the edge off the athletic base, making the whole look feel a little more polished without trying too hard.
—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
Baby chicks, resplendent in all of their downy softness, were a huge draw, and there was the promise of a cowboy performance with bucking broncos to highlight the rise of the American cowboy.
—
Gary Fields,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Mink Brazilian Mink Brazilian specializes in luxury virgin human hair extensions designed for long-lasting wear, softness, and a natural finish.
—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for softness
weakness
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The weakness that began in technology stocks spread through Asia and Europe on Tuesday, while precious metals also came under pressure as investors reassessed the path of interest rates.
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When the complex was being constructed, there were deviations from the building’s original design, contributing to structural weaknesses, the report said.
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“Softness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/softness. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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