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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
Lisa Stardust, People.com, 19 July 2025
Cover and cook on low until the vegetables are tender and the sausage is cooked through, 4 to 6 hours.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 16 July 2025
Evan Moore
july 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2025
Unlike kale with its woody stems, Swiss chard has tender stalks—just be sure to give them a head start when sautéing.
—Christina Manian, Health, 21 July 2025
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 28 June 2025
The torta, warm from the oven, played a starring role in my chicken BLT, offering a crispy exterior that gave way to tender crumb.
—Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 7 July 2025
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Adjective
His sensitive and tender attitude aligns him with the Water sign Cancer.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 19 July 2025
Cover and cook on low until the vegetables are tender and the sausage is cooked through, 4 to 6 hours.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 16 July 2025
Noun
The tender chunks of chicken, perfectly cooked rice and sweet carrot swam in a savory broth that was flavorful yet light.
—Evan Moore
july 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2025
Unlike kale with its woody stems, Swiss chard has tender stalks—just be sure to give them a head start when sautéing.
—Christina Manian, Health, 21 July 2025
Verb
The Warriors tendered the $7.9 million qualifying offer to the 22-year-old forward, The Athletic’s Anthony Slater reported on Saturday morning.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 28 June 2025
The torta, warm from the oven, played a starring role in my chicken BLT, offering a crispy exterior that gave way to tender crumb.
—Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tender
Adjective
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Businesses cannot process sensitive data without obtaining consumer consent.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The website Health in Her Hue, for example, connects Black women and women of color to culturally sensitive healthcare providers.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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But, outside of the kennel, Newton is a different dog: eager, affectionate, and incredibly responsive to praise.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Part of the fun of Austen’s novels is her affectionate skewering of that world order.—
Brandon Taylor,
Time,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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Companies like Google and Salesforce offer extensive parental leave programs, recognizing that supporting employees during one of life’s most significant milestones is not only compassionate but smart business.—
Will Fan,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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That means unlearning the language that perpetuates harm and stereotypes, and being more compassionate and humane across the board.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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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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The water here is always a steady, crisp 70 to 75 degrees, and has a gentle current that gives the water incredible clarity.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
29 July 2025
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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
Noun
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Codi Heuer, a trade acquisition from the Rangers in exchange for cash, is a high-extension arm with a good fastball and could be as interesting as anyone Detroit acquired.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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The first-place finisher also receives $5,000 in cash for business investment, as well as business coaching, social media help, and marketing support.—
Sofia Joseph,
jsonline.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Full table service is offered in broad dining rooms with sturdy chairs and vinyl tablecloths.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
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Uline offers thousands of products to businesses nationwide.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Set in post-war America, The Great Mann is a compelling narrative of the fragile nature of progress in a country still shaped by segregation.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Simonds recommends hanging garments in a cool, dry place in the off-season and avoiding folding heirloom or fragile pieces.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Tender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tender. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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