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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
arkansasonline.com, 8 July 2025
Known for his tender melodies and sensual stage show, Daps earned his first entry on Top Reggae Albums with 2020’s Vent (No. 10), a career-shifting set that featured collaborations with Spice, Beenie Man and Chronic Law.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 7 July 2025
Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
Tarragon is the herb of choice here, though any tender herb, including parsley, sage or dill, would be a welcome substitute.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2025
Melina Khan, USA Today, 4 June 2025
This oven pancake bakes up fluffy and tender in our favorite pan, a cast-iron skillet.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 17 May 2025
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Adjective
Squeeze in the lemon juice and the remaining tablespoon of butter and cook, stirring often, until squash and zucchini are tender.
—arkansasonline.com, 8 July 2025
Known for his tender melodies and sensual stage show, Daps earned his first entry on Top Reggae Albums with 2020’s Vent (No. 10), a career-shifting set that featured collaborations with Spice, Beenie Man and Chronic Law.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 7 July 2025
Noun
In addition, the ship’s tenders are designed so wheelchairs can roll onto them.
—Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
Tarragon is the herb of choice here, though any tender herb, including parsley, sage or dill, would be a welcome substitute.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2025
Verb
How Capitol rioter turned it down According to the Constitution, a pardon can be rejected by the person it is tendered to.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 4 June 2025
This oven pancake bakes up fluffy and tender in our favorite pan, a cast-iron skillet.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 17 May 2025
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Adjective
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And new privacy legislation in Senate Bill 1295 requires collectors of sensitive data to notify consumers if their personal data is being used to train large language models.—
Angela Eichhorst,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
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In Cisco’s 2025 Data Privacy Benchmark, 64% of global respondents worry about inadvertently exposing sensitive information through AI tools, even as nearly half admit to feeding personal data into them.—
Boris Dzhingarov,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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But, outside of the kennel, Newton is a different dog: eager, affectionate, and incredibly responsive to praise.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Part of the fun of Austen’s novels is her affectionate skewering of that world order.—
Brandon Taylor,
Time,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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Companies like Google and Salesforce offer extensive parental leave programs, recognizing that supporting employees during one of life’s most significant milestones is not only compassionate but smart business.—
Will Fan,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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That means unlearning the language that perpetuates harm and stereotypes, and being more compassionate and humane across the board.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Witness the rally in the railroads last week that crushed shorts banking on weaker transport earnings.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
21 July 2025
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This weak cash generation capability raises questions about the company’s ability to fund growth investments and return capital to shareholders.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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But the show has also increasingly thrived on the odd-couple chemistry between co-creator Downs, who plays Hollywood’s gentlest manager, and breakout star Stalter as his assistant turned partner.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
15 July 2025
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My life is my people, the gentle hills of the Marche region, and the objects that hold and transmit emotions.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
15 July 2025
Noun
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The bar staff said a water would cost $2 — and only cash would be accepted.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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Let the cash accumulate in your account or reinvest it in a short-term Treasury fund.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Verb
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Parks offer an incredible value to Americans: $35 for a week at Yellowstone is less than a family in most U.S. cities pays for a two-hour trip to the movie theater.—
Tate Watkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
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Full table service is offered in broad dining rooms with sturdy chairs and vinyl tablecloths.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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During the chandelier's cleaning process, the office said workers wear gloves to minimize human contact and ensure its integrity is not jeopardized because it is made up of soft and fragile materials.—
Keelin Fisher,
Arkansas Online,
21 July 2025
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Real grasscloth wallpaper, made from natural fibers like jute or seagrass, is extremely fragile and sensitive to moisture, paste, and pressure.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 July 2025
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“Tender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tender. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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