tenderly

Example Sentences

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Maybe there was a memo sent round the royal households of Europe, but many of this year's Christmas cards seem to have similar images of showing their families holding on to each other tenderly.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

At last, those feelings are tenderly communicated here.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

He tenderly discusses the seminal role that his wife Blythe — a co-owner of Morphosis — has played in his career.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2025

The process requires patience and care, and you want to treat the dough as tenderly as possible.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2025

“I do,” she said, and she tenderly patted my hand.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan