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Recent Examples of mild These forecasts also consider overnight lows, so in some areas, warmer-than-average temperatures might come from milder nights rather than scorching afternoons. Dan Peck, ABC News, 3 June 2025 Karachi has experienced several mild and shallow earthquakes in the past 24 hours, ranging from 2.6 to 3.4 in magnitude, according to the National Seismic Monitoring Center. Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025 On the palate, the whisky is smooth and creamy, balancing sweetness with a mild spiciness. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025 Like retinol, side effects may include mild skin irritation, but this side effect should go away as the skin adjusts to salicylic acid. Laura Schober, Health, 2 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for mild
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mild
Adjective
  • Today, these ants primarily live in undisturbed and temperate eastern North American forests.
    Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025
  • Best Time to Visit Locals know the fall and winter tend to be the best times to visit St. George Island for temperate weather, smaller crowds, and lower humidity.
    Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2025
Adjective
  • What soon follows is a gradual, gentle introduction to a wide ensemble of characters with torrid histories — which is to say, falling-outs over drag show disagreements — as zombie mayhem slowly creeps in through the corners of the frame.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 10 June 2025
  • The finish is medium-length, clean, and refreshing with a lingering gentle warmth and a smooth aftertaste.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Adjective
  • Increasing temperatures and mild to moderate winds are anticipated through the weekend.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2025
  • Contact support Powered By Pittsburgh used both Justin Fields and Russell Wilson last season to moderate success but both quarterbacks departed earlier this offseason.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 5 June 2025
Adjective
  • She was dressed in a conservative suit and low heels and in her soothing but authoritative voice reminded me of a flight attendant delivering in-flight instructions.
    Lisa Pratta June 12, Literary Hub, 12 June 2025
  • There’s nothing more soothing… or surprisingly loud.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
Adjective
  • Here are ways to enjoy this sunny early summer weekend in Central Florida.
    Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 June 2025
  • The captain who guided the ship through the storm-not the one who sailed on sunny days.
    Roberta Matuson, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Adjective
  • The interior of my bZ Limited was comfortable, trimmed in appealing soft materials and roomy.
    Mark Phelan, USA Today, 2 June 2025
  • Their texture is soft and literally melts in your mouth.
    Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 2 June 2025
Adjective
  • Moreover, those who prefer some of the mellow elegance that comes with maturation, the Onkagushu 10-Year-Old is delicate, dry with mellow, evolved aromas.
    Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
  • Choose a relaxing two-mile float for a mellow afternoon or go for a longer 8.5-mile trip with mountain vistas and gentle rapids.
    Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 31 May 2025

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“Mild.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mild. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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