mellowing 1 of 2

noun

Definition of mellowingnext
as in softening

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mellowing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of mellow
as in aging

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mellowing
  1. softening
  2. flowering
  3. aging
  4. maturing
  5. ripening
  6. growing
  7. progressing
Verb
  • An iron deficiency may lead to nail changes such as softening and weakness.
    Carrie Madormo, RN, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Its intensely moisturizing formula features amino acids that make up the protein keratin (which is key for maintaining your hair’s structure and strength) and hair-softening plant extracts.
    Sara Coughlin, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of softening
Noun
  • The leafless, hollow flowering stems are usually the first thing to emerge from the bulb, followed by the foliage.
    Janet Carson, arkansasonline.com, 30 Dec. 2024
  • After flowering has finished, place the plant in a sunny spot and continue to water and feed it like any houseplant.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of flowering
Verb
  • After dry-aging, season all over with salt and freshly ground black pepper (use a coarse grind).
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
  • He was brought here to be a difference maker, brought here with the same kind of Hail Mary the Jets once threw at another aging Green Bay quarterback named Favre.
    Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of aging
Verb
  • But if rates top out and move lower, long-duration bonds rule, and NAD only has about 13% of its holdings maturing in the next 13 years.
    Brett Owens, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Both Edmonton and Toronto appear to be maturing, managing the puck and specific situations better.
    Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of maturing
Verb
  • The 2021 growing season was cooler than average with maturation and ripening less harried than usual.
    Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Certain Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Enzymes in fruits and vegetables promote chemical reactions, such as ripening.
    Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of ripening
Verb
  • The Industrial Revolution was gaining strength, immigration was surging, and the cities were growing at a rapid pace, some doubling in size in a decade.
    Jim Euchner, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • This disconnect raises questions about the fairness and effectiveness of current executive compensation models, particularly in light of the growing wage gap between CEOs and average workers.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of growing
Verb
  • The Athletic reported on Wednesday that West Ham were progressing in their talks with Potter, with the club later confirming the departure of Julen Lopetegui after six months in charge.
    Stuart James, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
  • This program, which began in 2022, is designed to rectify historic problems with IDR plans that prevented many borrowers from progressing toward 20- or 25-year loan forgiveness.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of progressing
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