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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
Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 29 Oct. 2024
The hall should, over time, open up sonically and, with luck, mellow.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
Violet Goldstone, WWD, 13 Sep. 2024
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
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Adjective
The absinthe’s signature anise taste was light, and the spirit was deliciously mellow.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 29 Oct. 2024
The hall should, over time, open up sonically and, with luck, mellow.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
Verb
Fabrics have been dyed in colors such as electric fuschia, mellowed khaki green, and rich chocolate brown.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 13 Sep. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mellow
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Hand-wash-only items can often be machine-washed in a protective mesh bag using the gentle cycle.Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
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In this gentle novel, an elderly widow finds her solitary routine disrupted by a mouse, setting off a sequence of events that reconnects with the larger world.Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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Both the characters and the audience quickly understand that this is not going to be a simple task nor a pleasant journey.Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The stepmom shared her story of pursuing a peaceful, pleasant holiday on Reddit Comments A stepmom is caught in the middle of an awkward holiday dynamic.Angela Andaloro, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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If the exemptions apply solely to income taxes, Social Security and Medicare would remain unaffected.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Schneider Electric's products and services remain unaffected.Davey Winder, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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The company is engaged in discussions with lenders to modify and extend maturing debt obligations, with a focus on managing liquidity needs.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The bottom line: The market for craft beer in Texas is maturing.Megan Stringer, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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The six-stringed tandem of Murray, Gers and Smith sounded like an orchestra together as each guitarist delivered virtuosic lyrical solos — with Harris and McBrain providing muscular rhythmic support.David Chiu, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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In the lyrical spar, J. Cole offered a diss record against his Compton peer, but then retracted the song and issued an apology.DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 5 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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Jonathan and his team were all very, very, very gracious.Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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Lucas Oil tweeted a video of the large, inflatable bracelet being hung while thanking their BFF Caesars Dome for the gracious gift.Kurtcia Collazo, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Nov. 2024
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As with a tombstone in the mergers-and-acquisitions business, there is an insider lingua franca that casual followers wouldn’t know.Jordan Michelman, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
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This strap offers a sporty and casual appearance, ensuring maximum comfort during physical activities and contributing to the watch's ultra-lightweight design (total weight with this strap: 49.5 grams).Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Mellow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellow. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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