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as in temperate
marked by temperatures that are neither too high nor too low
the mild weather that makes springtime such a delight after a long harsh winter
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as in gentle
not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect
a quiet gentleman with a kindly soul and a mild disposition
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Recent Examples of mild
The sandwich features pimento cheese, mild pickled jalapeños and a drizzle of honey on a toasted bun.
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Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 28 May 2026
And that, passive-aggressive or not, is a properly mild punishment.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Lim said side effects included mild injection-site redness or pain and a temporary rise in enzymes that can indicate liver stress.
—CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Aleppo-style pepper, Maras red pepper flakes, or other mild chile flakes, 2 Tbsp.
—Kamal Mouzawak, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 May 2026
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Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 28 May 2026
And that, passive-aggressive or not, is a properly mild punishment.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Lim said side effects included mild injection-site redness or pain and a temporary rise in enzymes that can indicate liver stress.
—CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Aleppo-style pepper, Maras red pepper flakes, or other mild chile flakes, 2 Tbsp.
—Kamal Mouzawak, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mild
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The evolutionary solution, for most temperate insects, is to use the light signal as the primary trigger and treat temperature as a secondary modifier.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Kelp fringes nearly a third of the planet’s coastlines and is an iconic feature of temperate waters, from California and Chile to Norway, Japan, and Australia.—
Tatjana Baleta,
Time,
28 May 2026
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This use of the collective is different from The Daughter Industry in that the demand on it is less gentle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Instead, Pagano and Dozier suggest having gentle, boundary-setting conversations that might encourage a loved one to address their hoarding habits.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Homeowners in moderate coastal climates and the lower Midwest might be growing cool-season or warm-season grass.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
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There is a moderate risk of rip currents at area beaches.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2026
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That palms-together, head-bobbing, smiling Thai service creates the most soothing, de-stressing atmosphere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The formula also uses AnnonaSense, ceramides, glycerin and shea butter, among other soothing ingredients, to hydrate and retain moisture, while also working to help neutralize visible redness.—
Rachel Burchfield,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Maybe not stuck in an urban jam, dodging potholes or crawling amid draconian speed limits – but out there on the open road, taking sunny corners in a nice car?—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 May 2026
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Those marching orders left opponents and free speech advocates in disbelief, wondering how park employees were supposed to put a sunny spin on monuments acknowledging slavery, Jim Crow laws and the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Early on in his first five, six starts, there were a lot of balls in play, obviously some soft contact, balls at guys.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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This mini dress is made from lightweight fabric that feels soft against the skin and has a breezy silhouette that keeps it from clinging.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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At 25 years old, the whisky’s youthful vibrancy deepens, trading sharp green notes for profound, mellow complexity.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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There's an undeniable allure to the pale yellow shade, a saccharine hue that teeters the line on both mellow and bright.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
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“Mild.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mild. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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