How to Use soothing in a Sentence

soothing

adjective
  • The music had a soothing effect on the baby.
  • That warm soothing voice of yours is missed.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Four soothing ways to help a sore throat.
    — Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
  • The feel and texture of the scrub is so soothing on the lips.
    — Alyssa Brascia, PEOPLE.com, 21 July 2022
  • Plus, the lemon tea tree oil feels super soothing on the scalp.
    — Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Aug. 2022
  • And here’s something kind of soothing, like a nice glass of wine.
    — Tyler Foggatt, The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2020
  • These plush fleece house slippers will give achy feet a soothing end to a long day.
    — Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Muted green walls make for a soothing sleep-scape; try olive, moss, or sage.
    — Petra Guglielmetti, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
  • No dish is quite as soothing as a hearty bowl of chicken noodle soup.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
  • No dish is quite as soothing as a hearty bowl of chicken noodle soup.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
  • With a bright smile and soothing voice, Athie moves like water.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 17 May 2024
  • The stone fireplace is home to the soothing crackle of flames.
    — Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2023
  • Is there anything more soothing than the sound of waves crashing at night?
    — Jennifer Fernandez, ELLE Decor, 27 Nov. 2019
  • These soothing sounds of rain and nature are a zen way to kick off the weekend.
    — Faith Karimi, CNN, 20 Nov. 2020
  • Guests are served a small yet soothing cup of oolong tea to complete each meal.
    — Maria Geyman, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2023
  • The faded leaves are mint-green and soothing, and the water is calm.
    — Zachary Fine, The New York Review of Books, 8 Feb. 2020
  • Her film is stubborn and pure; her soothing voice is a lament threaded with steel.
    — Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2019
  • But cold air or soothing words may help just as much, Rosas-Salazar says.
    — Joanna Thompson, Scientific American, 3 Feb. 2022
  • For a good night's rest, your best bet is creating a soothing space for a sound sleep.
    — Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 8 Feb. 2023
  • They were led to a room where they were offered some soothing words and shared their feelings.
    — Imelda García, Dallas News, 8 Feb. 2020
  • The final stretch, though, was less soothing as Plourde nudged ahead to stay.
    — Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Give them a lovey to hold and turn on some soothing sounds, like soft white noise or a recording of ocean waves.
    — Mali Anderson, Parents, 17 July 2023
  • Think bath salts, bath bombs, or a soothing bubble bath paired with a loofah or wooden bath tray.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Being loved does not always feel soothing.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
  • And the twittering of birds is a soothing sound to most people.
    — Joan Morris, Mercury News, 19 May 2025
  • For scalps in need, massage in this soothing oil for hydration at the root.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 28 May 2020
  • He's been a soothing voice for half a dozen families at the center of the tragedy.
    — Nicole Chavez, CNN, 7 Aug. 2019
  • Here, the gentle tide creeps back and forth as a soothing marker of the passing day.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Note how the soothing blue sofa and the walls match perfectly.
    — Stefanie Waldek, House Beautiful, 14 Aug. 2023
  • Later, make sure to rest your tired legs in the soothing heated pool back at the hotel.
    — Cynthia Sciabica, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2020

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