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Recent Examples of mellowing
Tim Graham, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Here’s a look at my experience, which—sadly—included no dogs, but has had a subtly mellowing effect on my own mood.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
Noun
The spring and summer months will elicit much mellowing.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Here’s a look at my experience, which—sadly—included no dogs, but has had a subtly mellowing effect on my own mood.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mellowing
Noun
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But a softening of views on Cuba has not materialized despite that demographic transition.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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Some recipes call for soaking bran in boiling or hot water to speed the grain’s softening, but liquid at any temperature works as well.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Time is short, our aging Mother Colorado River is simply wearing out.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Japan, like much of Asia, is aging fast and running short of caregivers.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Fertilizing can reduce flowering and make the plants flop.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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Plant in full sun for best flowering.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The net drain reflects an operation size that was smaller than the amount of maturing loans.—
Bloomberg,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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Exfoliate gently and strategically Exfoliation helps clear away dull surface cells, but the emphasis for maturing skin is on gentle chemical options rather than harsh physical scrubs.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Fruits are ripening and the birds are overhead migrating day and night, guided by the sun and stars on their mind-boggling journeys.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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Small, white flowers bloom from late winter to early spring, with fruit ripening in the fall on mature trees.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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By mapping the chemical signatures of different growing regions, Supima can provide forensic proof that a product is exactly what the label claims.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The pageantry began Monday amid heightened security concerns and a growing rift over the Iran war.—
Michael Birnbaum,
Washington Post,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Productivity actions are progressing well and mgmt.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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Collier, who had surgery on her left ankle on March 24, is progressing through rehab as expected, the Lynx announced Monday.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Mellowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellowing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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