softness
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noun
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the quality or an instance of being soft
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metallurgy the tendency of a metal to distort easily See brittleness toughness
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With shares recently showing signs of softness, investors are beginning to question whether the software rally can maintain its footing without clear leadership from its most influential name.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Leerink Partners’ Whit Mayo reiterated a Market Perform on the stock, writing that the results “look fine” with a modest beat/raise amid softness in pharmacy benefits.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
Sales at the consumer brands unit surged 19% to $908.3 million, as a boost from the acquisition of the Suvinil brand offset softness in the North American DIY market.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
The softness in Hassan's outfits contrasted with the sporty aesthetic that remains so prevalent in the industry.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
His words are still sharp, but his eyes have a softness I haven’t seen since he sat helpless as a baby by Mama’s bedside.
From "Finding Langston" by Lesa Cline-Ransome
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