soft power

noun

1. the ability to achieve one's goals without force, esp by diplomacy, persuasion, etc Compare hard power

Example Sentences

The defeat of Islamic extremism requires both hard and soft power responses.

From The Daily Beast

“She can help China build soft power,” said a source in the piece.

From The Daily Beast

Americans tend to radically overestimate the benefits of "soft power" or "leading by example".

From The Daily Beast

Ayatollah Khomeini was a profound believer in soft power: say “the Truth” and the people would come.

From The Daily Beast

The recent veto on Syria undermines its campaign to project “soft power” and a kinder, gentler image around the world.

From The Daily Beast

Donnegan allowed her to stop him with that soft power for a moment, until his face went white—as if with pain.

From Project Gutenberg

Mae felt herself gradually yielding to the spell of this man's soft power.

From Project Gutenberg