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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
Popular since the Soviet days, Validol, a mild sedative sold over the counter, flies off the shelves in tens of millions each year.
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Nina Khrushcheva, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Saavedra said Steamy Lit staff can give customers book recommendations on practically anything, regardless of how mild or spicy their taste is.
—Amanda Rosa
october 3, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Symptoms to Look Out For Symptoms of food poisoning can range from mild to severe.
—Brian Mastroianni, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Some pan dulces are rich and decadent, while others are mild and perfect for dunking into coffee or hot chocolate.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
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Nina Khrushcheva, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Saavedra said Steamy Lit staff can give customers book recommendations on practically anything, regardless of how mild or spicy their taste is.
—Amanda Rosa
october 3, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Symptoms to Look Out For Symptoms of food poisoning can range from mild to severe.
—Brian Mastroianni, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Some pan dulces are rich and decadent, while others are mild and perfect for dunking into coffee or hot chocolate.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mild
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Box tree moths are native to temperate and subtropical climates in Asia and were first reported in Ohio in June 2023.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Tokyo has always been a major tourist destination, particularly in late March through early April, when billowy cherry blossoms take center stage and temperate weather is the norm.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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This is a gentle fractional laser treatment that works by creating micro zones of heat in the skin, benefiting the complexion while boosting elasticity.—
Samantha Mims,
Essence,
3 Oct. 2025
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Even its most mean-spirited plotline, in which a married couple assemble a fake theater production to humiliate their ex-neighbor whose noisiness prompted them to move, is presented as more of a gentle exercise in silliness than anything truly vindictive.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
3 Oct. 2025
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He is seen as a younger, more moderate voice – having vowed to clean up politics, initiate discussions on constitutional reform and allow married couples to use separate surnames, something currently banned under law.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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More broadly, the company’s margins are likely to improve as tariff tailwinds from last April moderate, according to Wells Fargo.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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Jonny Greenwood’s score moves between soaring strings and dissonant piano keys, alternately soothing and anxious; a few pieces composed by Jon Brion add an ambient layer of wistfulness.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
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Jonny Greenwood’s score moves between soaring strings and dissonant piano keys, alternately soothing and anxious; a few pieces composed by Jon Brion add an ambient layer of wistfulness.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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The job only got heavier on this hot and sunny Sunday, when the home team was booed off the field at halftime by the sections of MetLife that weren’t filled with Cowboys fans.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Expect a high of 85 degrees, mostly sunny and very warm.—
Amy Huschka,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Take the front row, for example, where Russell was fitted with medium tires and Verstappen was on soft tires.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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These unique washcloths only need water to remove makeup like foundation, concealer, and blush, and are soft and gentle enough to wipe away stubborn mascara, eyeliner, and eyeshadow around the delicate eye area.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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Powered by a mellow-yet rhythmic Afrobeats tune, the cheeky track finds Miko lusting over a stripper in this seductive narrative that captures an undeniable connection between the two.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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By contrast, Accra, the nation’s capital, with its Parliamentary Building and Black Star Square, is enlivened by streams of mellow banter and commerce.—
Edna Bonhomme,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Mild.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mild. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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