mellowed

Definition of mellowednext
past tense of mellow

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mellowed
Verb
  • An Educational Tool As Wikipedia’s use grew, some educators softened their stance, encouraging its use to find leads to sources that students could dig into directly.
    Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Add onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes.
    Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The test effort brings together two advanced aerospace ideas that have matured rapidly in recent years.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
  • The technology has matured to the point where engineers have to seriously consider factors such as efficiency.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The number of kissaten peaked in 1981, falling from more than 155,000 to roughly 60,000 in 2021, All Japan Coffee Association estimates, as legacy owners have aged out and retired.
    Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Additionally, data released by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics in September revealed that nearly half of the country’s youth population, aged 18 to 30, is unemployed, uneducated, or lacking training.
    Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • If a banana has ripened and become mushy, don't stress!
    Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
  • These delicate fruits are picked before they're fully ripened, which means that the right storage methods are key to coax the best flavor and quality out of them.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • During the few months work was allowed to resume, construction progressed to around 87% completion, according to the developers’ legal filings.
    John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
  • But as the season progressed, the [shudders] discourse really went off the rails.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • As Piper's YouTube following grew, Tiffany began inviting aspiring child actors to join her daughter on camera reportedly in an attempt to make a kid version of Friends.
    Emily Krauser, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
  • The Eagles pulled within 33-28 at halftime, only to be outscored 18-15 in the third quarter as the Hornets' lead grew to a 41-33 margin.
    NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 15 Jan. 2026
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“Mellowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellowed. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.

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