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as in sensitive
easily injured without careful handling
a tender wound tender plants that cannot take the cold tender pride that got bruised when his girlfriend dumped him
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as in affectionate
feeling or showing love
a tender embrace between father and daughter
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as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
an especially tender teacher who loves having kids with special educational needs in her class
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as in weak
lacking bodily strength
a very tender child who always seems to be sick
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as in gentle
not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect
his tender comments on how to improve her writing style were gratefully received
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as in cash
something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment
money from that board game is not legal tender and can't be exchanged for goods or services
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as in to offer
to put before another for acceptance or consideration
the coach tendered his resignation and started a new career as a physical therapist
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Recent Examples of tender
Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
Bathed in oil, every bite is a flavor bomb of tender and aromatic fish and tofu.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Josh Weiss, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
There’s a tender dynamic between the two, a kind of sublimated love that comes from mutual understanding.
—Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
Zoe Whitfield, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
The longer the mixture sits, the creamier and more tender the pancakes.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Simmer on low heat for approximately 5 hours or until the goat meat is very tender and easily comes off the bone.
—Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
Bathed in oil, every bite is a flavor bomb of tender and aromatic fish and tofu.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Noun
What begins as a tender meeting of the minds, soon devolves into a heated argument over whether Innie Mark should help his Outie free Outie Mark’s wife, Gemma (Dichen Lachman), from the bowels of Lumon.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
There’s a tender dynamic between the two, a kind of sublimated love that comes from mutual understanding.
—Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
This intimacy, married with care, was a central component of the project, and established a sense of trust that accommodated the recording of otherwise private and often tender moments (sometimes with the filmmakers in the room, other times with the cameras left rolling).
—Zoe Whitfield, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
The longer the mixture sits, the creamier and more tender the pancakes.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tender
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In late March, four Taiwanese soldiers, three of whom were part of a unit that provides security for Taiwan’s Presidential Office, were jailed for up to seven years after being convicted of selling pictures of sensitive information to China.—
Eryk Michael Smith,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Cooling, calming, and tailor-made for sensitive skin, this mask drapes delicately across your face to deliver a serious hit of cica (Centella asiatica) and allantoin—soothing redness and dryness in minutes.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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Tie Waist Dress Meghan Markle has been giving us a glimpse into her life lately on Instagram, and in an affectionate Valentine’s Day tribute to husband Prince Harry, the Duchess of Sussex wore another practical dress style: a tie waist.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Large crowds gather at the Front Wave Stadium in Oceanside where thousands watch the Los Angeles Clippers G team play basketball while youth basketball leagues fill gymnasiums with multicultural teams of youngsters and their cheering, affectionate parents.—
Mary Wolshok,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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Also there is having to balance being compassionate and caring while also remembering that this is a business.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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But White and Jonas haven’t built an anxious or a particularly compassionate Jamie.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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However, this same quantum state sensitivity makes these atoms ideal for detecting extremely weak signals.—
Paul Lipman,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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However, a weaker dollar, resulting from tariffs and other policies, makes that harder for exporters.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Momoa opted for softer style, wearing a suit in a gentle pink tone.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Her soothing voice and gentle manner is especially appealing to little ones.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
9 Apr. 2025
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And if everyone else is going to break bad, why can’t Belinda get a little cash to jumpstart her business?—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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In court hearings last week, prosecutors argued both men were flight risks who potentially had access to large amounts of cash and should be held in detention without bail.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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John Russell,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Other strategists acknowledge that Musk’s presence and Democrats’ anger around him offered Crawford a boost in the race.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Israel resumed its ground operation in Gaza on March 19 after negotiations to extend a fragile ceasefire involving an exchange of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners failed.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2025
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For those with fragile hair, Philip Kingsley’s fortifying shampoo aims to give the appearance of thicker, stronger strands.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Tender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tender. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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