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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
Participants also reported enjoying the spicy meals just as much as the milder ones.
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Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2025
The fog still burns off midday, and the weather is mild enough to spend days outside.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Tamales varieties, hot or mild, include chicken, pork and beef.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
About one-third of participants noticed brief dimming of their vision, while a smaller number reported mild irritation or headaches.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2025
The fog still burns off midday, and the weather is mild enough to spend days outside.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Tamales varieties, hot or mild, include chicken, pork and beef.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
About one-third of participants noticed brief dimming of their vision, while a smaller number reported mild irritation or headaches.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mild
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Lower carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere then cooled the Earth, turning a hothouse planet into one with a more temperate climate, like the one enjoyed by life today.—
Chris Impey,
The Conversation,
23 Sep. 2025
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In an era of increasingly extreme weather, the disease is thriving in areas once considered cool and temperate.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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The best hair diffusers easily work for all curl types, from the gentlest type 2 waves to type 4 coils.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Her baby pink manicure was the perfect oval shape, as if deliberately avoiding square for an extra-gentle touch.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 Sep. 2025
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Abbas, as the head of the Palestinian Authority, has been at odds with Hamas since the Islamist militants won municipal elections and forced their more moderate rivals out of Gaza in 2007.—
Andrea Mitchell,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
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It is recommended that dachshunds get two moderate walks every day, but owners should be sure not to let a dachshund run up or down stairs, or to jump on or off any furniture.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Dill pickles, then, embody a duality of being both bold and soothing.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Sep. 2025
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Together, these elements ground the kitchen in an organic look that feels both stylish and soothing.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Sep. 2025
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All the lucky recipient will have to do is water it, set it near a sunny window, and enjoy the results.—
L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
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Mayer's set capped off a sunny weekend of live music as the second headliner, following rock band the Kings of Leon the night before.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Sep. 2025
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As a result, when animals died and sank, their soft tissues were occasionally preserved instead of being consumed or decaying.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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Hamilton Chaise Sectional Sofa Made from a soft polyester blend, this couch has deep seats designed for ultimate relaxation.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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On his way to the field, Mark likes to listen to mellow tunes from Rufus Du Sol and Tame Impala, his favorite artist.—
Evan Burke,
Billboard,
22 Sep. 2025
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Get the recipe > The mellow sweetness of summer corn and lobster meat harmonize beautifully in this ultimate summer soup.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Mild.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mild. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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