soft

Example Sentences

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The point is richness and structure — enough dairy and egg to transform bread into something soft and custardy rather than merely wet.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Inflation and soft entry-level job markets challenge teen hiring, though retail roles are up to 9% of summer jobs.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

When these particles collide with oxygen atoms high in the atmosphere, the atoms release energy as soft red light, producing rare auroras visible from the ground.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

The discount, which will be up to businesses to pass on to customers, will also apply to children's entry to cinemas, soft play and theatres, as well as children's meals in restaurants and cafes.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

We kept to the edge to walk on the soft weeds that grew next to the hedges.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff