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as in melodic
having a pleasantly flowing quality suggestive of music
the mellow tones of an old violin
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2
as in gentle
not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect
a teacher with a mellow approach to classroom discipline mellow soaps
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as in pleasant
having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations
mellow and unflappable, the office manager greatly contributes to the work environment
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as in unaffected
having a relaxed, casual manner
a mellow crowd sat on the grass and enjoyed the music coming from the band shell
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as in to mature
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Recent Examples of mellow
Rachel Barber, USA Today, 11 July 2025
In recent years, however, the relationship between the Gallaghers and Blur has mellowed considerably.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 8 July 2025
Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Stanhope stars as Danny Walter on My Life With the Walter Boys, Cole's more mellow fraternal twin, who's dreaming of a future in acting.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Nvidia briefly sat at the $4 trillion mark, and its market cap mellowed slightly to $3.98 trillion on July 10.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 11 July 2025
In recent years, however, the relationship between the Gallaghers and Blur has mellowed considerably.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 8 July 2025
Verb
But a more mellow vibe didn't stop the mom from making sure her child was prepared on all counts.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Stanhope stars as Danny Walter on My Life With the Walter Boys, Cole's more mellow fraternal twin, who's dreaming of a future in acting.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mellow
Adjective
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His flow, while indeed reminiscent of Max B, has its own melodic pocket that could easily fit in the context of jazz or pop music.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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Tintinnabuli was inspired, in part, by Pärt’s interest in much earlier styles of Christian music, including Gregorian chant – the single-voice singing of Roman Catholicism – and Renaissance polyphony, which weaves together multiple melodic lines.—
Jeffers Engelhardt,
The Conversation,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Make sure to choose the cool water setting and a low-spin or gentle wash cycle, and add in gentle laundry detergent according to the load size on your machine.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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More serious collectors may prefer waddling to the local Cars & Coffee with an earlier VW, recalling a kinder, gentler, and far slower-paced time than our present age.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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Room for two, a supple ride, a gorgeous view over a curved hood, perfect flow of air up and over the windshield and cockpit with virtually no backsplash to disrupt pleasant conversation, and the ability at any time to experience a rush of power and speed when the moment calls.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Enfield is a pleasant, unremarkable suburb of north London.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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While Kalitta seemed unaffected by the incident, Stewart took a while to get out of his dragster.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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For example, many well-hydrated athletes experience cramps, while others competing in hot, humid conditions remain unaffected.—
Michael Hales,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
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This backdrop could help the technical conditions mature and allow these two patterns to resolve to the upside.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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As agentic frameworks mature, the digital infrastructure of the world is likely to mature around them.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Other stars who will be vying for a golden gramophone alongside Bad Bunny include Colombian pop star Karol G, Argentinian hip-hop duo CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso and Latin icons including Alejandro Sanz, Gloria Estefan and lyrical soprano, Mexican singer-songwriter Natalia Lafourcade.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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Her diaries, two volumes of which have been published, reveal a wonderful writer, lyrical and self-lacerating.—
Anahid Nersessian,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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With a skin-loving trifecta of hyaluronic acid, madecassoside (more commonly known as centella asiatica), and vitamin B5 (which binds to and holds water to moisturize the skin), the formula goes beyond basic moisturization, effectively smoothing, soothing, and repairing dry, tight skin.—
Danielle Cohen,
Glamour,
18 Sep. 2025
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Four soothing ways to help a sore throat.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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Penalties on penalties on penalties, gracious hosts, UCLA’s 13 flags Friday gifted the Lobos 116 yards – running the season’s tally to 30 penalties for 275 yards.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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Goodness gracious, what an adorable little burrito that kid is!—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Mellow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellow. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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