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Recent Examples of mellowing
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Sometimes girls have a way of mellowing guys out.
—Stephen King, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
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
Noun
Knobel uses Tennessee charcoal mellowing and hand‑toasted barrels to refine classic comfort flavors of Tennessee whiskey.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Sometimes girls have a way of mellowing guys out.
—Stephen King, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
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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According to a market analysis from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), supply chain adjustments and elevated shipping uncertainty kept time-sensitive freight demand steady despite the sequential softening of global trade indicators.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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That's not a softening of standards.—
Brittany Murrey,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Moreover, compared to nearby countries that have counteracted the economic effects of aging populations with new immigrants and their children, Italy has set more hurdles on the path to citizenship for those without native ancestry, even if they are born in the country.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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For now, Brown-Forman says there should be no disruption to Slane whiskey availability because the company has enough mature stock already aging.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Bloom period varies by species, but many enjoy a long summer flowering season.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Pruning after flowering can reduce disease pressure.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The constructive interpretation is that the market is maturing.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Moreover, classical techniques have been rapidly maturing.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 May 2026
Verb
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That's because several fruits like apples, bananas, avocados, and tomatoes produce ethylene gas, a ripening hormone.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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Netting Most experts agree that netting is the most effective way to physically prevent birds from eating your berries or ripening fruit harvest.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
24 May 2026
Verb
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The free-speech cases in Florida, Tennessee and Indiana highlight a growing debate surrounding the First Amendment, political discourse and social media.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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According to the statement, Xcel has identified resource adequacy as a growing concern for several years and has proposed multiple solutions, including a near-term procurement plan designed to add 3,800 megawatts of new generation capacity.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Early signs such as fever or weakness can resemble other viruses, before progressing to diarrhea and vomiting.—
Jane Weaver,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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The device provides physicians the ability to remotely listen to lung sounds and rapidly assess if a child’s asthma symptoms are progressing, so that escalation in care pathways can be determined.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Mellowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellowing. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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