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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
About one in five people infected develop mild symptoms, such as a fever, headache, body aches or rash, and around one in 150 people develop a serious illness like encephalitis or meningitis.
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 July 2025
Save for a handful of brief two- and three-day heat-ups, this summer in the Bay Area has been mild and marked more by cool, cloudy weather than the very-warm-and-clear forecast so many have gotten used to in recent years.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
He’s exhibited milder forms of Facebook Uncle syndrome for years now—even in 2016, Trump would retweet white-supremacist accounts, angrily live-tweet Saturday Night Live, and publicly congratulate himself—but the behavior appears to be getting worse.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 22 July 2025
But overall, the Phanerozoic was characterized by mild to warm climates, with global mean surface temperatures spanning from 11 to 36 degrees Celsius.
—David Bressan, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 July 2025
Save for a handful of brief two- and three-day heat-ups, this summer in the Bay Area has been mild and marked more by cool, cloudy weather than the very-warm-and-clear forecast so many have gotten used to in recent years.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
He’s exhibited milder forms of Facebook Uncle syndrome for years now—even in 2016, Trump would retweet white-supremacist accounts, angrily live-tweet Saturday Night Live, and publicly congratulate himself—but the behavior appears to be getting worse.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 22 July 2025
But overall, the Phanerozoic was characterized by mild to warm climates, with global mean surface temperatures spanning from 11 to 36 degrees Celsius.
—David Bressan, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mild
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The list includes places like Malta, a five-island nation with terrific beaches, a temperate climate and low crime, and Belize, the only Central American country with English as its official language.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Rain put somewhat of a damper on things during the day Friday with stages closing early and the start time for the stadium shows pushed back to 9 p.m. But fans were still eager to enjoy the temperate 75-degree night with some of country music's biggest stars.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Stefan, a vampire too gentle to drink human blood, eventually loses Elena to his brother, Damon, the cruel killer with a tender side just for her.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
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Her videos captured the simple beauty of her grandparents’ life: morning coffee, gardening rituals, gentle kisses hello and goodbye — and always, the art.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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Current government health recommendations advise moderate exercise for at least 30 minutes most days of the week, and Zheng says that his study shows that even 15 minutes a day can provide benefits.—
Alice Park,
Time,
29 July 2025
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Adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity and two days of strength training a week, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
27 July 2025
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Lavender’s movement in the breeze and soothing scent add more sensory layers to the space.—
Lauren Dunec Hoang,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 July 2025
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This nursery is soothing and peaceful, yet offers plenty of room to create, imagine, and explore through play.—
Nina Derwin,
Architectural Digest,
18 July 2025
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Warm, sunny weather optimizes the conditions for this sort of reaction, meaning unhealthy ozone levels are often seen in the summer.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Gerard Butler is a Scot whose second film credit was the 1997 James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies, and Austin Butler is an American from sunny California who got his start as a teen on a handful of Disney and Nickelodeon shows in the mid-2000s.—
Katie Labovitz,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Expected soft opening: August 2025 Details: 1325 Grand Ave., Suite 6, Phoenix.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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The creamy, dual-action formula works to unclog keratin plugs without irritation, leaving areas such as the backs of the arms and thighs feeling noticeably softer.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
20 July 2025
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Alan Rickman, with his deep, mellow, softly puffing voice, is immensely sympathetic as that most patient of suitors, Colonel Brandon.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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The aromatic wine enlivens the mellow notes of the squash while the pyrazines (a green pepper taste) in certain Sauvignon Blancs are a match for the similar flavor of the bell peppers.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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“Mild.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mild. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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