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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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Recent Examples of mellow
Nicole Villalpando, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
The parade used to be mellow and joyful , with mostly, if not all holiday type songs.
—Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2024
Tammy Algood, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Dec. 2024
Allen has certainly aged into the role — not changing much about his performance as The Santa Clause mellows into a full-on legacy franchise.
—Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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Ezra, the larger of the twins, is more mellow and falls sleep easily.
—Nicole Villalpando, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
The parade used to be mellow and joyful , with mostly, if not all holiday type songs.
—Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2024
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But, after nearly two years, it was rediscovered and the sauce had mellowed beautifully.
—Tammy Algood, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Dec. 2024
Allen has certainly aged into the role — not changing much about his performance as The Santa Clause mellows into a full-on legacy franchise.
—Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mellow
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As such, retinol rookies may consider starting with a gentler formulation like this one, which is also fragrance-free.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2025
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Nurse and aesthetician Natalie Aguilar, co-founder of N4 Skincare, recommends paring down your skincare regimen to the gentlest products in your regimen that your skin is known to tolerate.Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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There weren’t historical castles, pleasant hills, or the familiar scenes of chanting fans and players warming up around him.Henry Flynn, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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The restaurant is decidedly small, a pleasant change of scenery for Charlotte, where large, echoey restaurants have become so commonplace.Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025
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Sundance is rolling towards us and so far our packaging has been unaffected.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
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The city's major airports are mostly unaffected, although Hollywood Burbank Airport is warning that there have been some flight impacts from the fire.Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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Both Edmonton and Toronto appear to be maturing, managing the puck and specific situations better.Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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The sector is approaching an inflection point as technologies mature and valuations adjust to market realities.Shayna Harris, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Dancers ages 2 years and up will perform dance routines in tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, contemporary and hip hop while telling the story of Aladdin.Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025
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Her voice is strong and lyrical, laden with purpose.Longreads, Longreads, 19 Dec. 2024
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Try providing the breed with a calmer and more soothing environment.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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Neither Austan Goolsbee’s predictably soothing words nor the Friday index rebound were enough to offset fully the quicksilver repricing of Federal Reserve’s rate-setting path for next year, nor the 3% dump in the S & P 500 on Wednesday that followed the Fed’s decision and outlook release.Michael Santoli, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
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Dalin was gracious in the moment, but those close to him and the campaign acknowledge that the sting was real.George Allen, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
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The hotel feels grown-up and staff effusively handle all of your needs with a striking level of gracious humility.Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Locals recommend calling the restaurant in advance to check their availability, as the ultra-cozy, casual joint fills up quickly.Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
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Known for her approachable and casual style, Swift has also been known to hit the recording studio or meet up with friends in NYC in denim skirts, cutout off shorts and bib-front denim dresses.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Mellow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellow. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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