MELLOWED Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

mellowed

verb

past tense of mellow

as in softened

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Spread in one layer, then roast until the peppers have softened, about 15 minutes.

— Candy Hom, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Some of the most prominent voices warning about AI job losses have softened their tone.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of softened

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Conclusion Complex billing indicates that pricing has matured faster than the infrastructure underneath it.

— Kashif Saleem, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
The core range already includes the Cigar Malt Reserve, a non-age statement whisky matured in a combination of American white oak ex-bourbon barrels, Cabernet Sauvignon barriques, and Matusalem Oloroso sherry casks.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of matured

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It is aged for 11 months on the lees with little to no stirring and has aromas of yellow plum, peach, and citrus flowers with balanced acidity that pave the way for flavors of citrus pith, grapefruit, and green apple.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026
The latest data from the country’s online regulator, eSafety, shows that 42% of children aged 10 to 15 still own a social media account.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of aged

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Among those with type 2 diabetes, 40% progressed from diabetes to prediabetes and another 40% no longer met the criteria for diabetes, according to the researcher.

— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
The outcome, which Vucic announced only around an hour and a half after polls closed, came after tensions had built as voting progressed during the day.

— JOVANA GEC, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of progressed

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On an adjusted basis, operating income grew 10%, beating analysts' expectations.

— Justina Lee,Fred Imbert, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
Yet amid all the decadent breakfasts and sparkling balls, one socialite found herself on a deeper mission as the days grew longer and a warm summer set in.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026

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