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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 slow
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
Its high-quality PJs are soft and cool, with a pearl-like sheen that feels like the definition of luxury.
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
Reviews say the quality is great for the price, with soft fabric and bold colors.
—Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
The spacer fabric is soft and lightweight, all while keeping you warm.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
This expands their volume, destroying cells and making their texture soft.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
Reviews say the quality is great for the price, with soft fabric and bold colors.
—Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
The spacer fabric is soft and lightweight, all while keeping you warm.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
This expands their volume, destroying cells and making their texture soft.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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Of course, gentle hydrators like aloe vera and crystalline coconut are also featured for conditioning benefits.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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Cocker’s lessons covered addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, as well as calculation with pre-decimal British currency and a gentle introduction to 17th-century England’s bamboozling array of weights and measures.James Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
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Devin Booker and Jamal Murray tout two of the silkiest jumpers in the game.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Jewell’s Elk Prairie Pinot Noir (Humboldt County) is a smooth and silky glass of comfort without the tug of aggressive tannins, the brashness of in-your-face fruit.Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The romaine lettuce had to be left whole, except the floppy ends, which would need to be chopped off.Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Nowhere was this more apparent than in London’s hip Chelsea neighborhood, where everyone from The Beatles to The Rolling Stones to Jean Shrimpton wore them with mod skinny pants and floppy hair.Christina Pérez, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024
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Covid and a sputtering Presidency lie behind us, a sense of national renewal and smooth economic sailing ahead; that moment of pure Americana may come as close as any to capturing the optimism of where 2024 may lead.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Ryan Rollins delivered a perfect entry pass, and Portis spun over his right shoulder to knock down a smooth 12-foot turnaround jumper.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Area roads could become dangerously slick Monday morning as a weak system is expected to bring freezing rain overnight, according to the National Weather Service.Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
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Houston will be a weaker team in 2025, but one Brown still believes can capture an American League West championship.Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
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It’s bundled with essential oil sets that offer soothing scents like lavender, jasmine, and citrus—ideal for stress relief, promoting better sleep, or enhancing a cozy atmosphere.Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Through a blend of aloe vera, cucumber extract, and soy proteins, this wash aims to remove dirt and makeup, while soothing redness, hydrating skin, and boosting elasticity.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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Then, trainers provide roleplaying scenarios so people can practice intervening in a way that feels comfortable for them.Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2024
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The gloves have earned over 42,000 five-star ratings at Amazon, and reviewers rave about the comfortable fit, long-lasting quality, and functional grip that set them apart from the competition.Genevieve Cepeda, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Founders with degrees from prestigious universities often have an easier time securing funding for their big ideas, with strong alumni networks, bias toward top graduates, and access to university entrepreneurship programs each adding a rung to their ladder of success.William Mullane, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Rose Gold Luster/Brown shadow stick pictured above is easy to smudge for a soft finish.Sarah Han, Allure, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Soft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soft. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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