How to Use soft in a Sentence

soft

adjective
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  • The ground was soft after the heavy rain.
  • The room was painted in soft pink.
  • Iron and lead are soft metals.
  • The springs and the dampers are tuned for a ride that's softer than a BMW's and firmer than a Buick's.
    — Fred M.h. Gregory, Car and Driver, 12 July 2023
  • Hill will head back to home in the South Bay, eager for a hot bath and a soft bed.
    — Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2023
  • The soft gels are small and easy to swallow for most people as well.
    — Kelsey Kunik, Rd, Health, 25 July 2023
  • The critters’ soft bodies can’t withstand the impact of the spray.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2023
  • Use a soft toothbrush to clean the spray arm and remove any debris caught in the sprayers.
    — Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2023
  • The curls created by this iron were soft and silky and stayed for days.
    — Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2023
  • There’s a soft liner and sweatband that are UPF 50 to keep your head safe from the sun’s rays.
    — Esther Carlstone, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2023
  • This one is made from soft, full-aniline leather and comes in two shades: tan and brown.
    — Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2023
  • The bra is woven out of a soft and stretchy blend of nylon and spandex.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2024
  • And in May, when the last of the bare oaks unrolled their shade, and the vines in soft curls began their tall assault.
    — Bill Finch, al, 6 Aug. 2023
  • The fabric feels soft to the touch, but our tester was impressed at the sweat-wicking tech, too.
    — Sara Gaynes Levy, Peoplemag, 26 Oct. 2023
  • The bread felt heavy but not exactly chewy, soft or crisp.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2024
  • The key, Dowds says, was keeping the color palette soft.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 1 June 2023
  • Use a cream blush for a softer and more skin-like effect.
    — Pia Velasco, Allure, 6 Nov. 2023
  • Add the shallots and cook until soft, about 3 to 5 minutes.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Plus, the soft mat is a comfy place to set your tot down, while the more structured frame is designed to last.
    — Maya Polton, Parents, 6 Apr. 2024
  • Simmer for 2 to 4 minutes, or until the whites are opaque and the yolks are soft and jiggly.
    — Karoline Boehm Goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, 16 May 2023
  • The soft footbed offers arch support to cushion your feet.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 30 Dec. 2023
  • Shorten the soft new growth so branches — and next year’s fruits — stay within reach.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2023
  • Goblet High Hold Start standing with your feet hip-width apart and your knees soft.
    — Mallory Creveling, Health, 11 Sep. 2023
  • This brand happens to make some of the softest pajamas out there too.
    — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Others prefer soft drop-biscuit dumplings that float atop the stew.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2023
  • Feel the wonderful textures from smooth to prickly to even soft and fuzzy.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Feb. 2024
  • Think about keeping elbows soft while pushing chest away from the ground.
    — Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 18 May 2023
  • This year's conference built on last year’s soft launch.
    — Chanté Griffin, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2023
  • Grab it in nine colors ranging from soft peony pink to deep mauve.
    — Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Fine textured, four to five-inch-long, blue/green needles provide a soft feel to the entire plant.
    — Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 5 Apr. 2024

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