1
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
Guy Lodge, Variety, 10 June 2026
But what made this year just so mellow?
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
The years did not mellow Ali Khamenei.
—Karl Vick, Time, 28 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Decades later — with an original song score by Norah Jones now providing the mellower midlife mood music — both are still unsure what went wrong between them.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 10 June 2026
But what made this year just so mellow?
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
Verb
If things get too spicy, a splash of coconut milk or squeeze of lime can help mellow things out.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
The years did not mellow Ali Khamenei.
—Karl Vick, Time, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mellow
Adjective
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The saxophonist is a musical shapeshifter who lends his talents far and wide, but his dreamiest, most conventionally melodic music usually arises from his long-running collaboration with vocalist Nicholas Krgovich.—
Zach Schonfeld,
Pitchfork,
18 June 2026
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The music from the Los Angeles alternative/space-rock trio remains cinematic, deeply melodic, contemplative, and filled with darkness.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Bemotrizinol is gentle enough to use on children as young as 6 months, according to the FDA, and has lower levels of absorption through the skin and into the body.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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During the Sudanese civil war, South Sudan’s elephant population plummeted from 100,000 to 5,000 over three decades, as herds of gentle bystanders got caught in the crossfire.—
The Los Angeles Times,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Founded by Marc-André Roy and Jared Etzel in 2012, Domaine Roy & Fils is known for its elegant interpretations of Burgundy-style Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, so this complex but somewhat lighthearted rosé comes as a pleasant surprise.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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Beautiful Friday evening in Baltimore Temperatures will cool back into the 70s after sunset, with a pleasant breeze and low humidity - beautiful for the opening evening of AFRAM.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Solar energy density in orbit can reach six times that on Earth’s surface, unaffected by night cycles, weather, or atmospheric interference.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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Councilmember Kent Lee, who represents neighborhoods unaffected by the opportunity fund, suggested the city adjust the allocation formula to eliminate bank balances as a criterion.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2026
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Against this backdrop, then, prospective CD account holders as well as those with an account set to mature this month, should start contemplating their next moves.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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In its last debt raise in 2021, Nvidia brought in $5 billion, with notes maturing as late as 2031.—
Kif Leswing,Seema Mody,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
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Jobim and Regina’s alchemical duet lives in the pantheon of great jazz performances, but even on paper, the song is a masterwork of lyrical and compositional synergy.—
Lily Goldberg,
Pitchfork,
13 June 2026
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Paired with building piano chords and a non-stop lyrical delivery, the listener gets the feeling that Rodrigo is hurtling towards something — whether that something is good or bad remains to be seen.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The set comes in over 10 colors, including a summer-ready coral and soothing sage green.—
Better Homes & Gardens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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There’s a cosmic irony in referencing Yoshimura, whose soothing compositions were famously commissioned to accompany showrooms for model homes in Japan in the 1980s and have since become synonymous with domestic comfort.—
Harry Thorfinn-George,
Pitchfork,
11 June 2026
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The owners were gracious enough to give us a detailed tour of the enormous space and its outstanding collection of artworks.—
Rebecca Treon,
Parents,
18 June 2026
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Canadians live up to their gracious, welcoming reputation, and their desire to make your visit special turns this stunning drive into a lifelong memory.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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“Mellow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellow. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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