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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
The mild hybrid does not impact the car’s sound or drive experience the way many hybrids do.
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Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
As temperatures continue to remain mild, nighttime lows will hover between the mid and upper 40s, ideal for those who enjoy cool desert nights.
—Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
Most cases of fifth disease are mild and resolve within 1-2 weeks without treatment.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 1 Nov. 2024
The temperatures are actually pleasant, for one thing, largely mild and sunny with the bright blue sky lighting up some seriously vivid foliage.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
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Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
As temperatures continue to remain mild, nighttime lows will hover between the mid and upper 40s, ideal for those who enjoy cool desert nights.
—Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
Most cases of fifth disease are mild and resolve within 1-2 weeks without treatment.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 1 Nov. 2024
The temperatures are actually pleasant, for one thing, largely mild and sunny with the bright blue sky lighting up some seriously vivid foliage.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
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Some Indigenous leaders say NOAA’s tribal consultation process fell short, but most agree the sanctuary is a step forward for conservation of the ocean, which provides Californians food, a temperate climate and recreation.Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
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On a temperate afternoon at London’s All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Barbora Krejčíková of the Czech Republic and Jasmine Paolini of Italy both played their first Wimbledon singles final on Saturday, with Krejčíková, the 31-seed, winning the match 6-2, 2-6, 6-4.Vogue, Vogue, 13 July 2024
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Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low to maintain a very gentle simmer for 2 hours.Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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These include their nocturnal lifestyle and their strong odor. Smart and friendly, the world’s largest rodent (weighing more than 100 pounds) is social and gentle.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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The commission’s goal is an average of 85 out of 100 over the course of three years on the pavement condition index, meaning streets are only in moderate distress and require mostly preventative maintenance.Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Biden eked out an electoral college victory, having campaigned as a moderate, a stabilizer.Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 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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Breeze Airways is gearing up for winter with one-way flights starting at $39 — offering escapes from sunny beaches to popular ski destinations.Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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Wednesday is expected to be sunny with highs in the low 50s and minimal winds.Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
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The decrease is attributed to a reduction in overall volume for OEM customers and a general reduction in demand for orthopedic soft bracing products.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Manu San Felix / National Geographic The Solomon Islands have the world’s second-highest coral diversity, with more than 490 species of hard and soft corals.Peter Guo, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The song lifts from No. 30 to No. 26 on the Adult Contemporary chart, which ranks the most successful tunes at radio stations throughout the country that focus on that more mellow subgenre of pop.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Over the wail of the train’s brakes, a guitarist burst into song, his voice clear and mellow.Monisha Rajesh, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
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“Mild.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mild. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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