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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 unsettled pattern will linger on Tuesday, bringing additional rounds of rain and mild temperatures.
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Joseph Dames, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Food that’s yellow is typically made with turmeric and much more mild.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
The best time to visit is spring (March through May) or fall (September through November) for mild weather and fewer crowds.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Uji matcha is sweet and nutty, Nishio matcha is mild, and Kagoshima matcha has an earthy flavor.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
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Joseph Dames, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Food that’s yellow is typically made with turmeric and much more mild.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
The best time to visit is spring (March through May) or fall (September through November) for mild weather and fewer crowds.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Uji matcha is sweet and nutty, Nishio matcha is mild, and Kagoshima matcha has an earthy flavor.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mild
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With only a few exceptions, humans live primarily in temperate regions, but an eclectic array of other creatures thrive in the inhospitable.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Eventually, and probably soon, the max-maxxers will seem temperate in hindsight.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2026
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In July 2023, Angus Cloud, who played the gentle drug dealer Fezco, died of an accidental overdose (toxicology reports revealed methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, and benzodiazepines in his system).—
Shirley Halperin,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2026
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Something as seemingly innocuous as a gentle tap on the skin signals specialized nerve cells to convert the physical force into an electrical signal to the brain.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Mice with moderate triglyceride levels had accelerated aneurysms form, those with higher levels experienced an aortic dissection or tear, and most mice with severely high concentrations died from an aortic rupture.—
Brianna Abbott,
STAT,
7 Apr. 2026
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After the Great Depression, John Maynard Keynes, an economist whose personal life was full of love affairs with leading literary figures, suggested that governments could prevent, or at least moderate, these booms and busts.—
Alex Mayyasi,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2026
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Spray dry toilet paper with cleansing, soothing and refreshing Pristine to create an instant wet wipe that is actually flushable and safe for your sewer and septic systems.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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There’s something genuinely soothing about checking out for a while—letting a place wash over you, no agenda, no expectations.—
John Vorwald,
Robb Report,
5 Apr. 2026
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Featuring the show’s slogan over a sunny pop of color, this sturdy ceramic mug holds a generous 15 ounces of coffee, tea, or hot cocoa, and is your Immunity Idol against a dull routine.—
Brittany Anas,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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Hotel Cape Charles makes sunny days out on the sand a breeze.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Made for unwinding, dreaming and everything in between, this 100% organic cotton sleepwear is crafted from naturally soft, breathable fabric that keeps you comfortable all night long.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Earth Tone Collection currently offers several neutral colors—desert sand, warm beige, dune taupe, washed khaki, dusty olive, soft clay, muted terracotta and light stone—and the clients can create other custom colors.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The bowl-back was exquisitely mellow.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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Butter yellow is everywhere—from runways to celebrity homes—but there’s something undeniably comforting (and nostalgic) about this mellow hue.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Mild.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mild. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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