soft spot
noun
1
: a sentimental weakness : a strong liking for someone or something
They both have a soft spot for puppies. [=like puppies very much]
2
: a vulnerable point
a soft spot in the defense system
Examples of soft spot in a Sentence
They found a soft spot in the enemy's defenses.
a huge trade imbalance continued to be the soft spot in the nation's economy
Recent Examples on the Web
Russia’s dependence on Western technology for its weapons systems is another important soft spot.
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Theodore Bunzel, Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2024
Sbarro’s car has a pleasingly boxy shape sure to appeal to anyone who has a soft spot for 1980s rally racers.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024
Winter coats were a soft spot, but the company said business picked up where the temperature dropped.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
Cavaliers fans still hold an incredible soft spot for the James family since LeBron James played two stints there and won a championship for his hometown team.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 31 Oct. 2024
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Theodore Bunzel, Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2024
Sbarro’s car has a pleasingly boxy shape sure to appeal to anyone who has a soft spot for 1980s rally racers.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024
Winter coats were a soft spot, but the company said business picked up where the temperature dropped.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
Cavaliers fans still hold an incredible soft spot for the James family since LeBron James played two stints there and won a championship for his hometown team.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 31 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for soft spot
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“Soft spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soft%20spot. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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