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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
For women who began in the mild risk category, calcium presence increased their risk of a cardiovascular event by about 59%.
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Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 30 Jan. 2026
So having another person in her space was always a little surprising, even if the curator, gazing at her with his usual mix of mild reproach and gauzy concern, seemed not abundantly different from the empty chair.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Some can taste like mild roasted red peppers, while others will sear the taste buds right off your tongue.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Jan. 2026
There are isolated areas of patchy freezing fog this morning, but otherwise conditions will be partly cloudy, mild and breezy into the afternoon.
—Michael Autovino, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
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Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 30 Jan. 2026
So having another person in her space was always a little surprising, even if the curator, gazing at her with his usual mix of mild reproach and gauzy concern, seemed not abundantly different from the empty chair.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Some can taste like mild roasted red peppers, while others will sear the taste buds right off your tongue.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Jan. 2026
There are isolated areas of patchy freezing fog this morning, but otherwise conditions will be partly cloudy, mild and breezy into the afternoon.
—Michael Autovino, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mild
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After working up an appetite in the more temperate months, meals can be taken at the outdoor dining pavilion alongside the home.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2026
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While potholes are most often associated with northern climates, those living in more-temperate regions can encounter them as well.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The palate leans on toffee, dark honey, orange peel, and a gentle rye spice that hangs around without dominating.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Briceno recommends cleaning your lips with a gentle, nondrying cleanser (his go-to is Purdori Natural Cleanser) to start.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2026
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Even during moderate storms, auroras can appear as faint, gray or milky arcs to the naked eye, while appearing vivid in photographs.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Democrats hope Rob Sand, the lone Democrat in statewide office who is running for governor, will make the entire state more competitive with his appeal to moderate and conservative voters and his $13 million in cash on hand.—
Seung Min Kim,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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In a social, psychological context, Masli is a facilitator, a quirky social worker with a golden leg for an arm, an upswept hairstyle that’s half hair and half hat, a makeshift blue gown that might’ve once been a blanket and a soft-spoken soothing presence.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2026
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Being loved does not always feel soothing.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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With beautiful beaches, lush tropical forests, and some of the best resorts in the Caribbean, Jamaica has long beckoned winter-weary travelers looking to recharge under sunny skies.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
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On that quintessentially sunny January day, Toliver wore an equally blinding, all-white outfit in contrast to the bright yellows of the racer.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Snag this extra-soft sheet set for 83% off, which is available in numerous colors and sizes.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
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So too is the ancient dining room at Scotti's, with its Chianti bottle candle holders dripping with wax and soft opera music always playing through the speakers.—
Keith Pandolfi,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Jan. 2026
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Even Nickelback’s biggest songs are the mellowest.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Just ask and they’ll be brought to your table by white-gloved waiters for your reading pleasure over coffee, a digestif, and mellow jazz.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Mild.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mild. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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