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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
Retaining 10% to 15% counts as mild gastroparesis, 15% to 35% is moderate, and more than 35% is severe.
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Ryan Brennan
june 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
Colorado had a relatively mild winter, which likely allowed more mosquitoes to survive, said Jim Fredericks, senior vice president for public affairs at the National Pest Management Association.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 11 June 2026
These bacteria ferment milk sugar, or lactose, into flavor compounds and organic acids, which give the butter a mild tang and complex flavor.
—Rosemary Trout, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
Pediatricians will observe kids with mild scoliosis with X-rays to monitor curve progression.
—Oc Register, 10 June 2026
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Ryan Brennan
june 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
Colorado had a relatively mild winter, which likely allowed more mosquitoes to survive, said Jim Fredericks, senior vice president for public affairs at the National Pest Management Association.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 11 June 2026
These bacteria ferment milk sugar, or lactose, into flavor compounds and organic acids, which give the butter a mild tang and complex flavor.
—Rosemary Trout, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
Pediatricians will observe kids with mild scoliosis with X-rays to monitor curve progression.
—Oc Register, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mild
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Just under 300,000 years from the moment Homo sapiens appeared in Africa, the species had encircled Earth, mastering desolate deserts and frozen wastelands and all the temperate climes in between.—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
4 June 2026
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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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Sarnoski’s version likewise recasts the female character as a benevolent force, and is largely stripped of romance — though permits itself a streak of sentimentality in a subplot concerning the grizzled outlaw’s gentle bond with a young girl.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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The research is clear that a familiar, gentle fragrance can slow breathing, soften stress and turn a room into a memory.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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The mountain’s other challenge is the Wonderland Trail, a 93-mile loop around Mount Rainier, though miles of more moderate hiking are available as well across the several river valleys created by glacial melt.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The outcome caps one of California’s most ferocious congressional primaries, a contest that reflected the broader struggle between the Democratic Party’s moderate and progressive wings.—
Mathew Miranda
June 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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The set comes in over 10 colors, including a summer-ready coral and soothing sage green.—
Better Homes & Gardens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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There’s a cosmic irony in referencing Yoshimura, whose soothing compositions were famously commissioned to accompany showrooms for model homes in Japan in the 1980s and have since become synonymous with domestic comfort.—
Harry Thorfinn-George,
Pitchfork,
11 June 2026
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Jo Malone London Nectarine Blossom & Honey Marc Jacobs Honey Eau de Parfum is described by the brand as a sunny, enticing floral built around orange blossom, with honeysuckle and peach nectars layered over honey, vanilla and smooth woods that dry down to a warm, golden base.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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Marc Jacobs describes its Honey Eau de Parfum as a sunny floral built around orange blossom, mingling with honeysuckle and peach nectars before settling into vanilla, honey and smooth woods at the base, according to the brand’s Amazon listing.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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As the limestone’s natural acids slowly leach into the softer sandstone, the structure will erode over time.—
Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
12 June 2026
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Take inspiration from Love Story’s Sarah Pidgeon and ask your hairdresser for soft, invisible layers, which create the illusion of a blunt cut while still adding movement and texture around the cheek, jaw, and collarbones.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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Consider shallots for a softer touch, sweet onions for a deep yet mellow flavor, or red onions for a pleasant tangy quality.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
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Scallion Oil Noodles Scallion oil noodles, a specialty of Shanghai and the greater Jiangnan region in eastern China, showcase the allium sweetness and mellow pungency of one of the most versatile aromatics in Chinese cuisine.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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