tenderly

Example Sentences

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At last, those feelings are tenderly communicated here.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

In September of that year, Wonder appeared on “Soul Train” and spoke tenderly about the singer before performing a medley of “Lovin’ You” and “Perfect Angel’s” title track, which he wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 23, 2025

We’re introduced to him not as a thief, but as a doting father who wakes at the crack of dawn, tenderly lays his son in bed next to his sister, and heads off to work.

From Salon • Sep. 7, 2025

The second image shows Meghan tenderly cradling the princess as a newborn following her birth in 2021.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2025

Mo tenderly stroked the bridge of her nose.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke