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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
Alternatively, Koala Eco mild dishwashing liquid with essential oils, also diluted with water, works as a natural polish for your wood furniture.
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Sunshine Flint, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Tax Day comes with paperwork, number-crunching, and a mild existential crisis, but dinner doesn’t have to suffer for it.
—Phoebe Fry, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Sammy , Ghana To raise eyebrows means to cause other people to react with surprise or mild disapproval.
—britannica.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Scrub off dirt and plant material, then soak the stakes in a mild bleach solution or a water-and-vinegar solution for 10 to 30 minutes.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
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Sunshine Flint, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Tax Day comes with paperwork, number-crunching, and a mild existential crisis, but dinner doesn’t have to suffer for it.
—Phoebe Fry, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Sammy , Ghana To raise eyebrows means to cause other people to react with surprise or mild disapproval.
—britannica.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Scrub off dirt and plant material, then soak the stakes in a mild bleach solution or a water-and-vinegar solution for 10 to 30 minutes.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mild
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Great white sharks frequently travel north in the summer and south in the winter, a habit experts suspect has to do with preferring more temperate waters.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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The answer was right under its nose—the original site of Art Basel, the namesake of the companies’ major cultural piece of IP, which also happens to be within the serene borders of Switzerland but in a more temperate Rhineland climate.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
20 Mar. 2026
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Being gentle with yourself is a form of bravery, so go ahead and indulge your softer side.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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Build buffer time, trim one commitment, then return to the itinerary with even gentler expectations and a simpler packing list.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Neither Hohmann nor Zoulek thought McAdams was the right fit for the new district given his more moderate past.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Take, for example, radiation, which with moderate exposures can increase an astronaut’s long-term risk of cancer and with heavy doses can cause acute sickness.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
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The formula includes soothing hydrators such as glycerin, dimethicone, and glyceryl behenate, plus antioxidants (vitamin E and C derivatives) to help calm and protect the skin.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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The design is modern and clean-lined with soaring peaked ceilings, lots of dark wood, soothing white and neutral accents and, importantly, private outdoor space.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Skies will be mostly sunny with temperatures peaking around 86 degrees.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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There were 48,366 fans who showed up on a sunny but cool afternoon.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The slide appears to have involved a thick slab of soft snow breaking loose at a weak layer in the snowpack, the report said.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Sleeping positions and firmness Beyond mattress type, your preferred sleep position and mattress firmness (how hard or soft a bed feels) are other important factors to consider when buying a mattress.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The members consistently acknowledge that this lead single is a mellower departure from their usual style; when RM reflects in a meeting that the song feels a bit low in energy, Jung Kook says the entire track feels that way.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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Leeks are sturdy enough to survive winter frosts, sprouting with a gradation of green colors and a mellow flavor all their own.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Mild.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mild. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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