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tender

[ten-der] / ˈtɛn dər /






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It’s tender, fragrant and built for easy slicing, the kind of bake that feels both low-effort and quietly celebratory.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

But on the other hand, the genre’s somber leanings afford him a tender space for sharing the brand of wisdom that only comes with age.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

Titled My Life In Music, it included touching performances of pieces by Rachmaninoff, Bach and Debussy - approached with a sense of tender nostalgia, as she reflected on her career.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Claude is gallant and tender; he has dreamy blue eyes and a sad, sensitive smile.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Then he’d sneak in and get Rowdy by the tail or one of his long tender ears.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls




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