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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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2
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
Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2026
The four-acre 800-foot-long pool will be capable of delivering up to 420 customizable waves an hour, ranging from mellow rollers to serious barrels up to seven feet.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2026
Karl Vick, Time, 28 Feb. 2026
The British public may also be starting to mellow on China.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Their second meeting, in Lisbon on February 17, gave the lie to any suggestions that Mourinho, 63, is now a more mellow character.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2026
The four-acre 800-foot-long pool will be capable of delivering up to 420 customizable waves an hour, ranging from mellow rollers to serious barrels up to seven feet.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
The years did not mellow Ali Khamenei.
—Karl Vick, Time, 28 Feb. 2026
The British public may also be starting to mellow on China.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mellow
Adjective
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The ballad’s main features include a basic verse/chorus structure, slow tempo, lyrical melodic lines, rich harmonies, and accompaniment that support those melodies.—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
22 May 2026
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The campaign unfolds as a romantic American pop star fantasy, where soft vintage femininity meets Western Americana and melodic storytelling.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Not to mention, prepping skin with a brush instead of hands can be more hygienic and gentler on the skin barrier.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
14 May 2026
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Our top choice, Purely Northwest Tea Tree Body Wash, is a gentle, skin-friendly option that relies on the former.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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The shorter duration of this program, which is the reason weight loss cannot be expected to pay such dividends as out west (where programs spill over a week), is not only extremely pleasant but also still gives you more than enough time to pick up new behaviors and carry them home.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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So, for now, traders can leave their trading desks for a pleasant, long holiday weekend.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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March’s closed sales reflect transactions that began in February — when average mortgage rates fell below 6% — and were likely unaffected by the sharp rise in rates following the start of the Iran conflict.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
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The lawsuit comes after the state's Supreme Court ruled last week that Hill’s actions triggered the legal presumption that the jury had been improperly influenced and that prosecutors failed to prove the verdict was unaffected.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Hormones take the child’s body at puberty and conjure from it the adult form, directing the ovaries to mature their eggs or the testicles to produce sperm, each of these gametes containing the potential to create new life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The mission is set to last for nine months, and will conduct tests on 11 different components of cryogenic fluid management to collect data to mature the technologies for scaling.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Not that Cantona’s own words have always been quite so lyrical.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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This aesthetic approach is in sharp contrast to the film’s otherwise crisp digital images, courtesy of the Alexa 35, which render Las Cruces into a lyrical, longing landscape evoking entire histories, in all its deep blues and soft yet stifling oranges.—
Lé Baltar,
IndieWire,
17 May 2026
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Opt for the signature Polynesian massage, which mimics soothing wave-like movements from head to toe.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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The formula includes hyaluronic acid and vitamin E, giving it a soothing, balm-like feel that softens lips overnight.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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There’s an art to being a gracious guest.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
22 May 2026
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And your fans, goodness gracious.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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“Mellow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellow. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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