soft

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

I’ve always held a soft spot for the Forgotten Child types in fiction, which is easy enough since they’re usually the ones who are interesting enough to feature in TV series and movies.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

Founders who built their names on engineering, coding and hard-charging leadership are learning that soft skills matter more than ever in the AI era—and this VC firm is helping them get up to speed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Criticism, she said plainly, comes from all sides: that she is too soft on the Cuban government, or too critical of it; that she says too little about the U.S. embargo, or too much.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Regeneron stock sank at the time of the drugmaker’s last earnings report in April as soft Eylea HD sales overshadowed a top-line beat.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

‘Yes, take it,’ said Torak, lifting Wolf in his arms and laying him gently on a patch of soft marsh grass.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver