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as in temperate
marked by temperatures that are neither too high nor too low
the mild weather that makes springtime such a delight after a long harsh winter
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as in gentle
not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect
a quiet gentleman with a kindly soul and a mild disposition
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Recent Examples of mild
Francis says to wash your vase thoroughly with mild soapy water before adding the stems, and fill it 3/4 of the way full with lukewarm water.
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Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
Touchland’s Rosewater sanitizer has a mild scent that also gives skin a youthful glow.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Valentine’s Day has a way of turning mild dissatisfaction into a five-alarm emotional fire.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Looking ahead to Valentine's Day on Saturday, temps are trending milder with a high near 50 under mostly sunny skies.
—Grant Gilmore, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
Touchland’s Rosewater sanitizer has a mild scent that also gives skin a youthful glow.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Valentine’s Day has a way of turning mild dissatisfaction into a five-alarm emotional fire.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Looking ahead to Valentine's Day on Saturday, temps are trending milder with a high near 50 under mostly sunny skies.
—Grant Gilmore, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mild
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The dammuso stays temperate thanks to its 19-to-23-inch-thick stone walls, which slowly absorb heat during the day and release it at night, and its domes—more than 13-feet tall—that allow rising heat to dissipate above the living spaces.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2026
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His tone is temperate, but the words echo through the State Capitol’s Assembly chamber, the august backdrop for his speech.—
Maya Singer,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
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The intuitive Moon is in your sign, lighting your 1st House of Identity and inviting you to show gentle leadership through presence rather than pressure.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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This villa is high enough to feel secluded, but never removed from the gentle rhythm of the Caribbean island of Bequia.—
Rebekah Evans,
TheWeek,
5 Feb. 2026
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This small town is surrounded by lush green landscapes and enjoys temperatures that are consistently 20 degrees lower than metro Phoenix, making for moderate weather year-round.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Their signature wellness legislation was a bouquet of moderate, market-friendly reforms delivered during a boom in organic-food consumption.—
Annie Levin,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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Elsewhere, the Lotus Spa provides a soothing sanctuary and full menu of pricey treatments.—
Fran Golden,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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The usually soothing nature of Amy Hood, one of my favorite CFOs, couldn't cut through the clutter.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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A couple of weather systems could bring rain to the region Saturday night and into Sunday, but your Valentine's Day is expected to be partly sunny and warm.—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Dry, pleasant weather returns over the weekend for Valentine's Day, with high temperatures in the mid-to-upper 70s, light winds and mostly sunny skies.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Designers are now layering materials — combining sections of horizontal cedar fencing with tall, dense plantings like arborvitae or ornamental grasses—to create softer, more organic privacy screens.—
Rosehill Gardens,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Gap CashSoft Oversized Chunky Cardigan My daughters also loved this soft, chunky cardigan from Gap, available in multiple colors.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
13 Feb. 2026
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Some camp host jobs also have very specific (but usually mellow) requirements.—
Outside,
Outside,
4 Feb. 2026
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Even Nickelback’s biggest songs are the mellowest.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Mild.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mild. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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