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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
Without them, Company Retreat just lands as a sweeter, milder retread of its predecessor, with no new innovations or insights of its own.
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Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
For a milder curry, try yellow curry paste; for more kick, use green curry paste, which is generally the hottest of the three.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
By comparison, the Japanese prime minister’s summit in Washington was mild.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Spring in Arizona is supposed to be mild.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
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Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
For a milder curry, try yellow curry paste; for more kick, use green curry paste, which is generally the hottest of the three.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
By comparison, the Japanese prime minister’s summit in Washington was mild.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Spring in Arizona is supposed to be mild.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mild
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The answer was right under its nose—the original site of Art Basel, the namesake of the companies’ major cultural piece of IP, which also happens to be within the serene borders of Switzerland but in a more temperate Rhineland climate.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
20 Mar. 2026
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Based on these parameters, scientists estimate the planet’s equilibrium temperature to be around 368 K, placing it in a relatively warm but still temperate range for rocky exoplanets.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Your 12th House of Subtlety wakes as the Moon settles into Aries, inviting gentle reflection by writing a private note to capture feelings before obligations crowd your day.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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There’s a lovely, gentle soapy smell throughout the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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Mahan, who is less well known, is seen as a moderate and has been a frequent critic of Newsom's tenure.—
Joseph Ax,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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Under the measure, any residential development must include 15% moderate income housing units.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Rooms Stepping into a room at The Berkeley feels like the first sip of its famed afternoon tea—calming, refreshing, and instantly soothing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Mar. 2026
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The formula pairs propolis—known for its soothing, glow-boosting properties—with niacinamide, which helps support the skin barrier, calm visible redness, and bring out that soft, lit-from-within radiance.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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Austin will continue to be sunny on Sunday, but winds will kick up to 5 to 10 mph out of the south-southwest, including gusts as strong as 20 mph.—
Roberto Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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Saturday is starting bright and sunny with temperatures expected to top out at 94 degrees with south wind gusts of 5 to 10 mph, according to the National Weather Service’s Fort Worth office.—
Suryatapa Chakraborty,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The team is also developing a next-generation robotic hand to address swelling in harder-to-treat areas, expanding the potential of soft-robotic therapy beyond wearable sleeves.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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The silky formula layers easily with the rest of your routine and leaves skin with that soft, luminous glass glow K-beauty is famous for.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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The 3mm lugs provide secure footing on mellow dirt and gravel surfaces, while still allowing the shoe to run smoothly on roads—there’s no slapping sound or feel of hard rubber hitting pavement, or clunkiness from toothy lugs meant for super-technical terrain.—
Lisa Jhung,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
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Things could be settling into a more mellow vibe.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Mild.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mild. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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