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Recent Examples of mellow
Adjective
The 3-mile Rim Trail, along the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, makes for a mellow stroll. Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 26 Feb. 2025 The track’s mellow, cha-cha vibe subtly underscores the give-and-take inherent in that interplay, while Flack’s ethereal yet measured vocals indelibly outline the simple little moments that can relight Cupid’s flame. Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
People have been using milk or cream to mellow the bitter tannins of black tea for centuries. Han Zhang, The New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2024 Cooking the garlic helps mellow its bite, while the potatoes act as a stabilizer for the emulsification. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for mellow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mellow
Adjective
  • Just love, patience, and someone who sees the beauty in older cats with soft hearts and gentle spirits.
    TJ Macias, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2025
  • The Friend functions perfectly well as a dog picture, a movie about a frazzled single woman learning to care for a gentle but unruly animal in the big, bad city.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The keyboard itself is pleasant enough to type on, with moderate feedback while avoiding the squishy feel some budget systems have.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
  • From the point of view of Paul, Weiss, having to strike this arrangement wasn’t pleasant, but the price was tolerable.
    Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • This ensures frequent call performance remains unaffected while reducing storage costs.
    Gaurav Bansal, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Despite the attack, train movements and schedules remain unaffected.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Even when the ghosts of his past return to haunt him, he’s shown reflective, and by all accounts, mature — the polar opposite of the first few games.
    Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2025
  • After that, they are considered adults until six years of age, and mature from seven to ten.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • District 13 Commissioner René Garcia initially opposed the proposal due to lyrical content, but ended up changing her mind.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2025
  • While Redman and Method Man may not be kicking it, the former believes their lyrical chemistry is still there.
    Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Known for its soothing properties, the star ingredient, centella asiatica is great for those with rosacea to strengthen the skin barrier.
    Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
  • The moisturizing strip heats up, providing soothing warmth, much in the same way a hot towel softens the skin.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The Mallard Lounge epitomizes the après-ski tradition, providing a gracious transition from active days to relaxed evenings.
    Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Mina, worried about her young kids doing the math about her long, grueling commute, cautiously accepts Alma’s gracious offer.
    Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • His pursuit of Gretzky has captured the attention of many casual hockey fans, helping with tune-in for the NHL.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2025
  • The brand’s versatility extends beyond extreme conditions, offering skiers many of its jackets for casual skiing, hiking, or everyday urban wear.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025

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“Mellow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellow. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.

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