- comparative of soft.
softer
Example Sentences
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The slowdown in July could point to softer growth in the third quarter running from July through September.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
Walmart Chief Financial Officer John David Rainey said Thursday that the company was dealing with “arguably a softer consumer environment than in February.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
Language on past signs at the attraction were slightly softer, Desmond said on X, noting that guests “may” be removed from the park if they refused to stay seated on the ride.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
Payrolls data at the start of the month "was followed by broadly in-line inflation, softer retail sales and weaker consumer sentiment", said Fawad Razaqzada at Forex.com.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
My body’s lifted up, and I’m flipped over onto a new board, this one softer.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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