as in gentle
not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect
nonabrasive polishes the congregation much preferred the nonabrasive manner of the soft-spoken curate
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Recent Examples of nonabrasive
For everyday messes, scrub your stainless steel pans with warm soapy water and a nonabrasive sponge.
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Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2025
Safe products: Use mild, nonabrasive facial soaps, skin products, and cosmetics.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
Then, dump out the solution and wash the Dutch oven well with hot soapy water and a nonabrasive sponge or dishcloth.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2024
Chemical exfoliant Chemical exfoliants are nonabrasive methods of skin cell removal.
—Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2024
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Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2025
Safe products: Use mild, nonabrasive facial soaps, skin products, and cosmetics.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
Then, dump out the solution and wash the Dutch oven well with hot soapy water and a nonabrasive sponge or dishcloth.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2024
Chemical exfoliant Chemical exfoliants are nonabrasive methods of skin cell removal.
—Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonabrasive
Adjective
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The two-piece gown featured a sculpted bodice with a gentle curve at the neckline and a drop waist that nodded to early 2000s silhouettes.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
30 May 2025
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Establishing a calming bedtime routine, like gentle brushing or massage, can also help to cue bedtime and reduce nighttime barking.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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As soothing as that may sound, fun is really the theme.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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To help replenish healthy-looking skin while preventing irritation from the potent star ingredient, there’s a soothing and moisturizing blend of hyaluronic acid and shea butter.—
Deanna Pai,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Iñárritu also used his Cannes visit as a soft launch for his next wild experiment, with Tom Cruise.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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Since then, only a few structural modifications and modern changes have been made—wood-burning stoves were replaced by propane heaters, and horses and mules were swapped for llamas (their feet are softer and less damaging to the ground).—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
21 May 2025
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Turns out, pro-level mountain running on rugged terrain is quite a bit different than x collegiate trail running on more mellow courses..—
Andy Wacker,
Outside Online,
18 May 2025
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Butter yellow is everywhere—from runways to celebrity homes—but there’s something undeniably comforting (and nostalgic) about this mellow hue.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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Much of Drive-Away Dolls could be described as mild.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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Most people with mild symptoms can manage their illness at home with rest, fluids, and OTC medicine.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
22 May 2025
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“Nonabrasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonabrasive. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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