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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
Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
This tender track finds Westbrook declaring that his future is secure no matter what happens–as long as his lover is by his side.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 Jan. 2025
The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
There are now more than 7,500 local state and federal firefighters on the ground, as well as 1,162 fire engines, 23 water tenders, six air tankers, 31 helicopters, and 53 dozers fighting the fires.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Prior to the start of the 2024-25 season, the Kentucky product refused to ink a three-year, $165 million contract extension tendered the only NBA squad he's ever known, per ESPN's Shams Charania.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
These moments are a tender reminder from Holder that a city will always be recognizable to those who pay attention.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
This tender track finds Westbrook declaring that his future is secure no matter what happens–as long as his lover is by his side.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 Jan. 2025
Noun
Despite his tender age, Endrick relishes the physical side of the game.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
There are now more than 7,500 local state and federal firefighters on the ground, as well as 1,162 fire engines, 23 water tenders, six air tankers, 31 helicopters, and 53 dozers fighting the fires.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Verb
Ultimately, his start-up ran out of money and key researchers tendered their resignations.
—Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Prior to the start of the 2024-25 season, the Kentucky product refused to ink a three-year, $165 million contract extension tendered the only NBA squad he's ever known, per ESPN's Shams Charania.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tender
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Under the policy, ICE agents were permitted to enter sensitive locations, such as schools, churches, and hospitals, only under specific circumstances.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Young people are particularly sensitive to their surroundings as their brains evaluate the environment to prepare them for independence.—
Yalda T. Uhls,
The Conversation,
30 Jan. 2025
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But Manhattan, which stars Mariel Hemingway, Diane Keaton, and Meryl Streep, is perhaps the most whimsically affectionate and viscerally stirring.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
25 Jan. 2025
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Golden retrievers are known for their affectionate and agreeable temperament, but Buddy and Bruno's relationship stands out as a testament to the emotional bonds that dogs can form when living together.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Now, to me the phrase means that girls just wanna be real… and vulnerable… and inclusive… and compassionate and on and on.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Grauer School’s mission is to provide a humanitarian education that helps develop compassionate citizens with the ethical and social leadership qualities necessary to make positive changes in the diverse local, national and global communities.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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Its economy is already facing a deepening malaise, brought on by a property crisis, mounting government debt and weak consumer spending.—
David Pierson,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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The team continues to play great with a different weak spot each season, so maybe that’s part of the excitement and drama of being a fan of the franchise now. · 5h 1m ago Thanks Chandler, good stuff as always.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Made of smooth vegan satin, the pillowcase is designed to be gentle on hair and skin.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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With the belief that skincare should be gentle, effective, and safe for everyone, every product is crafted with care, using natural and organic ingredients that are sustainably sourced.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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After setting aside that initial pile of cash, however, 75% apparently goes to Trump’s company, and 25% gets split between other insiders, including the family of Steve Witkoff, Trump’s incoming special envoy to the Middle East.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Listen to this article A man was arrested in connection with a robbery at a gas station in West Haven on Tuesday after he was allegedly found walking nearby with a stash of loose cash.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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El Car Wash offers equity ownership across the business so employees can benefit from the company’s profits along with professional development and career training opportunities to retain and promote staff, according to Karas.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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In a culture dominated by consumerism, the Focolare Movement offers a stark contrast.—
Lisa Ling,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Even before he got married and started a family, there were moments when the fragile nature of life came suddenly, violently into focus for Cumberbatch.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2025
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Nashville, in taking control of the game against the fragile Sharks, scored twice in 53 seconds midway through the second period and added three more goals in the first 8:09 of the third.—
Curtis Pashelka,
The Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Tender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tender. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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