gentle

Example Sentences

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And because cream without acid reads as flat, finish with restraint: a small splash of Crystal Hot Sauce for vinegar and gentle heat, and the smallest squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

In contrast to earlier studies that relied on powerful laser pulses to generate these states, the Dresden team found that gentle stimulation using magnetic waves is enough.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

Amid this gentle drama, Jewett depicts the marshland, where “the lines of the creeks made a broad tracery whichever way one looked.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Dearest gentle reader, the countdown to Francesca and Michaela’s season has officially begun.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

When I finally heard it, it was like a low, gentle hum that went on and on, for all of time.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan