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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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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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Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2024
Vaping concentrate via a pen is a much more mellow way to take in the smoke.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
The towering ranges of the Himalaya, the Hindu Kush, and the Karakoram corral it into storms that mellow the city’s temperatures without easing the discomfort felt by its residents.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2024
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Adjective
His tone is mellow, favoring the instrument’s middle register.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2024
Vaping concentrate via a pen is a much more mellow way to take in the smoke.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
Verb
Williams and Gracey got together at Toronto to talk about the movie, the pop star’s (sort of) mellowing at 50, how Williams is part of the reason Hugh Jackman ended up in Greatest Showman and, of course, that little matter of the reunion of one-time rivals the Gallagher Brothers.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
The towering ranges of the Himalaya, the Hindu Kush, and the Karakoram corral it into storms that mellow the city’s temperatures without easing the discomfort felt by its residents.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2024
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How many of us are aware of the gentle soul behind the larger-than-life triumphs of Jaws, Star Wars, E.T., Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Schindler’s List?Josh Weiss, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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For more info: Colonial Williamsburg Take a virtual tour COMMENTARY: Taking a kinder, gentler tone against the rudeness of politics Civility has been absent from much of this presidential campaign.David Morgan, CBS News, 1 Nov. 2024
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Being good means genuinely supporting a partner’s goals, dreams, and struggles rather than glossing over important matters to maintain a pleasant facade.Mark Travers, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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The Drayton Hotel The Drayton Hotel sits on the corner of bustling Drayton and Bay Streets, and its playful colors and eye-catching furniture are welcoming to any visitors looking for a pleasant stay in the Historic District.Karen Norian, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2024
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The space and defense business, which is unaffected by work stoppage, took a $2.4 billion loss.Greg McKenna, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
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There’s also evidence that when straight men lose a romantic partner, their social networks tend to shrink significantly, while women’s networks remain largely unaffected.Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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As artificial intelligence continues to mature, agent orchestration will become increasingly central to enterprise strategy, separating organizations that can operate with intelligence and agility from those bound by traditional integration constraints.Janakiram MSV, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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These vintage-looking, compact versions of popular board games from Boggle to Candy Land (or Scrabble and Mystery Date, Oprah and Gayle's favorites) are a beautiful addition to your bookshelf and work well for a player who's trying to mature but still loves the game.Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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This is McQueen’s method: a passage of lyrical beauty, a chaser of righteous struggle.Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2024
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Soon, though, his smooth and lyrical patter sold him on most Dodger fans, an old-school baseball guy with a poetic bent.Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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It’s infused with Korean centella asiatica, renowned for its powerful soothing properties.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
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Hatch employees worked alongside KFC's food innovation team to record the soothing sounds of frying KFC's new Original Recipe Tenders.Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 24 Oct. 2024
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Because this base will not be gracious with a win, and almost certainly less so with a defeat.Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
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Sargeant, though gracious, found himself in a position no driver desires.Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
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Pair it with a comfy sweats on the weekends for an elevated meets casual moment, or dress it up with a little black dress for a fail-proof sophisticated ensemble.Christina Holevas, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024
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Read the full list of the Milwaukee area's top 25 restaurants here, and get a look at 10 great casual restaurants for everyday eats here.Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Mellow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellow. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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