mellowed

past tense of mellow

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mellowed
Verb
  • But after discussions with business owners, Lucas softened his stance.
    Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
  • Models moved through the room as guests held martinis and champagne cocktails, the old banking-room architecture softened by greenery, music and the glow of a crowd that had clearly understood the brief.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • The team has only matured since then.
    Kellis Robinett, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
  • The aged tequila is matured in char number two ex-bourbon barrels, much of which likely comes from Wild Turkey since that distillery is also owned by Campari, but the new Extra Añejo takes things a step further.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 June 2026
Verb
  • In The Witness, Bolger was both de-aged and aged up to play the role across several years.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
  • This year’s release was selected by Rift and assistant master distiller Caleb Trigo from barrels aged between seven and nine years, and bottled between 110 and 125 proof depending on the barrel.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • Indulge in the iconic food and drink Believed to have been enjoyed since the early days of Wimbledon in the late 1800s, strawberries and cream has become synonymous with the British tournament, originally introduced because the fruit ripened in the summer months, perfectly timed to the Grand Slam.
    Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
  • Once the fruit has ripened, keep it in the refrigerator and enjoy it within two days.
    Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • Nobody thought anything of it immediately, but Erbert progressed from a severe headache to collapsing backstage.
    Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026
  • The Oranje has a lot of talent in both attack and defense and has recently progressed deep into the knockout rounds in both the Euros (semifinalists in 2024) and World Cup (quarterfinalists in 2022).
    Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Verb
  • The financial stakes grew as the case moved through the courts.
    Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2026
  • Official numbers show an economy propped up by financial services and agriculture while household consumption grew at its slowest rate in two years as households cut back on travel and discretionary goods.
    Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 10 June 2026
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“Mellowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellowed. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

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