tenderly

Example Sentences

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At last, those feelings are tenderly communicated here.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

Andy Byron, chief executive of data-infrastructure company Astronomer Inc., was caught on camera holding human resources chief Kristin Cabot — a woman who is not his wife — tenderly in his arms.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2025

But it’s what the film does with the handsome Kryptonian in the red boots that captures the viewer’s heart and holds it, tenderly, until the credits roll.

From Salon • Jul. 13, 2025

The second image shows Meghan tenderly cradling the princess as a newborn following her birth in 2021.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2025

All at once Mina opened her eyes, and looking at me tenderly, said:—

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker