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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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At the same time, climate change, housing costs, aging infrastructure, and income inequality have made the baseline conditions of life in California riskier and costlier.—
Ben Allen,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
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Most of that has gone to long-term bets on radical life-extension projects for humans, some intended to defeat aging altogether.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
2 May 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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However, the Bonfire patio peach (Prunus persica 'Bonfire') is widely considered one of the best patio plants, as it is specifically bred for smaller spaces, typically maturing at 4 to 6 feet tall and wide.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
3 May 2026
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The Elegoo Jupiter 2 3D printer shows flashes of excellence with its massive build volume and striking print quality, but uneven automation, confusing UI menus, and a still-maturing workflow limit its appeal.—
Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
2 May 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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Looking to the future of technology, state lawmakers granted final legislative approval on a key bill regulating artificial intelligence in an attempt to protect children and consumers without stifling one of the nation’s fastest-growing industries.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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Bessent has compared the Fed's growing balance sheet to a dangerous lab experiment.—
Steve Liesman,Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
Verb
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The variety could grow further in coming years with Relativity Space, Stoke Space and Astra Space all progressing with rockets aiming to launch from Cape Canaveral, while SpaceX looks to bring its Starship and Super Heavy to the Space Coast before the end of the year.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface (BCI) technology is progressing at a remarkable pace.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Mellowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellowing. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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