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as in balminess
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as in gentleness
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Recent Examples of mildness
Such mildness is a rarity in Kansas, because the state is notoriously temperamental and swings wildly between heat and cold.
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Literary Hub, 15 Dec. 2025
Irish whiskey is known for its friendly mildness, so to pair it with a charging rhinoceros like Green Chartreuse gives the cocktail a shove into a realm of intensity that Irish whiskey drinks rarely occupy.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 15 Dec. 2025
Irish whiskey is known for its friendly mildness, so to pair it with a charging rhinoceros like Green Chartreuse gives the cocktail a shove into a realm of intensity that Irish whiskey drinks rarely occupy.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mildness
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And the treatment of homosexuality in Behan’s 1958 autobiographical novel, Borstal Boy, bears clear comparison with the Search, as both authors weave stories of gay love around motifs of sound, silence, and the sea.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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The Kennedy cousin formerly at the center of the notorious case involving the death of Martha Moxley, the daughter of an affluent Connecticut family, has broken his silence to reveal new loose ends and theories regarding the decades-long mystery.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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By contrast, Naroditsky, who went by Danya, the Russian diminutive of his first name, was known for his gentleness, his sensitivity.—
Jordan Himelfarb,
Time,
15 Dec. 2025
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And it’s even been accepted by the National Eczema Association (which vets the formula for safety and gentleness).—
Ian Michael Crumm,
Allure,
11 Dec. 2025
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As its name suggests, the body care pick is formulated to deeply moisturize your skin for all-day softness.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
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By identifying the tension between strength and femininity, Murad crafted a collection that merged structure with softness.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Antiques layered into a comfortable, practical palette help strike the balance between austerity and warmth.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2026
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However, 2023 research from Emotion demonstrates that when people receive positive responses — such as warmth, affirmation or approval — their brains treat it as a reward.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Hamiltonians are accelerationists, seeing capitalism as the source of the wealth and technological prowess that underwrite American comity at home and power abroad.—
Walter Russell Mead,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2026
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What followed was a surprising display of comity.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
31 Dec. 2025
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Her visage is not one of outward excitement but of tenderness for this man who should love her.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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For extra tenderness, these steaks are simmered long and slow, so the gravy is extra rich and tangy.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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Even the language used in the show reflects the warmness of the local language.—
Keyaira Boone,
Essence,
13 Nov. 2025
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There was always a warmness, there was always a laughter, there was always a family feel.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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May the Spirit of God, who is truth and strength, and instils meekness and courage, sustain you.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
9 Oct. 2025
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Most Canadians want uncomplicated lives, a desire for calm that can be misinterpreted by louder people as meekness.—
Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Mildness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mildness. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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