MELLOWED Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

mellowed

verb

past tense of mellow

as in softened

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Slim retro trainers and terrace shoes brought them closer to everyday fashion; ballet sneakers softened the silhouettes.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
Broil, flipping once, until browned and softened, 6 to 8 minutes per side.

— Kate Williams, AJC.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of softened

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The dwelling has evolved over the years as Jenner has matured and trends have shifted, now imbued with warm neutrals and an air of serenity rather than bold jolts of energy.

— Architectural Digest, Architectural Digest, 15 Sep. 2026
Here, she’s matured as a well-rounded comedienne who can pull the stops for subtle approaches to laughs, and though the mugging is still evident, it’s only used for propitious moments.

— Hank Grant, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026

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Communism’s appeal among Gen Z is twice as high as among 45-54 year olds, and three times as high as among those aged 55-64.

— Luba Kassova, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
Eight others were injured, with four in critical condition, and all the victims were students aged 14 to 17, said Albert Palencia, mayor of Banga town in South Cotabato, where the shooting took place.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

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Jake Jurewicz, chief executive and co-founder of Blue Energy, pointed out that the partnership has progressed from technology selection to NRC permitting in only a few months.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
As the technology has progressed at a rapid clip, Congress has refrained from imposing rules or funding ways for people to successfully adjust to the potential changes from AI.

— STEVEN SLOAN, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026

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mellowed (out)

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