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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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Lithgow’s performance suggests without any softening of tone or characterization that Dahl’s deep well of feeling for the suffering of children is the source of his harsh condemnation of Israel’s actions in Lebanon.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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In Colorado, with its extreme weather swings, aging homes, and rising insurance landscape, that advice carries extra weight.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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The audience it was built to serve is aging out of peak moviegoing years as the audience replacing them has different formation patterns, different reference points, and a different relationship to the cultural texts the studios are trying to sell back.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Hydrangeas The South's favorite flowering shrub can also be grown in containers, usually in part sun or shade.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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This enchanting flower is usually grown from tubers, as growing it from seed is a slow and delicate process that often leads to inconsistent flowering.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
Verb
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The Mario series was maturing alongside the greater video-game landscape, but its childlike essence remained—not through docile cuteness, but through a more grandiose fusion of wonder, whimsy, and wistfulness.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
9 May 2026
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Earlier this year, Rolex validated the sport’s fast-maturing structure and global, multigenerational audience by signing Coello as one of its Testimonees, or ambassadors.—
Robin Swithinbank,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Among them is Carignan, a grape previously dismissed for ripening too early in the season but now reconsidered as climate patterns shift.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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This keeps plants focused on flowering instead of ripening seeds.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Most clubs are still focused on filling seats and growing loyal fan bases.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Meanwhile, some developing regions are growing brighter, partly because of inefficient, sprawling development.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The league began the onboarding process for replacement officials last month because negotiations weren’t progressing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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The third-year guard suffered a Grade 2 quad strain last week and was progressing well, having been upgraded to day-to-day on Tuesday.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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“Mellowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellowing. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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