soft spot
noun
1
: a sentimental weakness : a strong liking for someone or something
They both have a soft spot for puppies. [=like puppies very much]
2
: a vulnerable point
a soft spot in the defense system
Examples of soft spot in a Sentence
They found a soft spot in the enemy's defenses.
a huge trade imbalance continued to be the soft spot in the nation's economy
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Out of all of her spring blooms, Gaines had a soft spot for the delicate ranunculus.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2025
Most people are looking for a young and friendly family dog, but there are a few of us out there who have a soft spot for the outcasts with a bit of a temper.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
On the third goal, Matthews found a soft spot and found the back of the net in the blink of an eye.
—Nick Ashbourne, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
In 1934, Lyndon Baines Johnson had his first date with Lady Bird in the Driskill dining room for breakfast, and the hotel held a soft spot in his heart ever since.
—Rona Berg, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2025
Most people are looking for a young and friendly family dog, but there are a few of us out there who have a soft spot for the outcasts with a bit of a temper.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
On the third goal, Matthews found a soft spot and found the back of the net in the blink of an eye.
—Nick Ashbourne, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
In 1934, Lyndon Baines Johnson had his first date with Lady Bird in the Driskill dining room for breakfast, and the hotel held a soft spot in his heart ever since.
—Rona Berg, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for soft spot
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“Soft spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soft%20spot. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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