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Recent Examples of nonintimidating
Having an encouraging and nonintimidating place to learn about biking is an important piece in getting even more women to ride, especially when bike shops aren't always female-friendly, said Amelia Kegel, co-owner of Wheel & Sprocket bike shop.
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Haley Hansen, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2017
Haley Hansen, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonintimidating
Adjective
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Wash rubber or synthetic boots with a gentle cloth or sponge with mild soap and water.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026
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Use cold water, gentle cycle, and mild detergent to keep sheets in good shape longer.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The information that has been made public shows that the vast majority of UFO reports made by the military go unsolved but the ones that are identified are largely benign in nature.—
Michelle L. Price,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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Greene, who spoke to his manager as recently as two days before he was found dead, had surgery scheduled to remove a benign tumor near his lungs in the coming days, Edward said.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Wash gym clothes on a gentle setting.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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They are specifically designed to provide gentle, even pressure across the body.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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While the era of easy, equity-like returns is fading as the asset class matures and competition intensifies, private credit’s growth phase is not over just yet, said PitchBook analyst Kyle Walters.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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But executing its strategy won’t be easy.—
Xiaoying You,
semafor.com,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The space is soothing—low lit, a big fireplace, deep sofas in the entry area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Honey coats the throat and may help reduce coughing, making the combo especially soothing.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Nutritionists no longer recommend giving kids bland food, but the idea that children should eat different foods than adults nevertheless stuck.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
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And when dipped in our unique combination of cocktail sauce blended with barbecue sauce, dinner will be anything but bland.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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At the film’s center is Seyo Kim (Chen Emilie Yan), a meek state lawyer looking to make a difference, but who accepts, with begrudging sighs, her department’s 80% rate of dropping hate crime prosecutions as just another part of the job.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2026
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Tushtu, the meekest, frailest of the chanters, trailing at the back, stopped to turn towards Charu with a sly grin.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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While some editors appreciated it for its thicker texture, other editors found the mellow tang to be ideal for a variety of dishes from soup to tacos.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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But exercise alone is unlikely to give you a more mellow personality—this is part of a big-picture approach to mental health.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Nonintimidating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonintimidating. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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