softness
Americannoun
plural
softnessesnoun
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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
Vocabulary lists containing softness
Example Sentences
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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
Schwartzman’s native softness fits Kevin’s naivete very well, and recalls his work in another borough-set fairy tale of New York, “Bored to Death.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
Laila reached across the suitcase, wrapped her fingers around the softness of her daughter’s arm.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
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