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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
Vaccinated people who get measles are less likely to spread the disease to other people and typically have milder illness, the CDC notes.
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Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2025
Buy a product that’s specifically geared to soothe the area (be careful of men’s aftershaves, which aren’t the same thing), or use a mild natural moisturizer like aloe vera to hydrate and protect your skin.
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—Megan Gustashaw, Glamour, 29 Apr. 2025
In fact, on what is a National Day of Mourning in Canada due to the horrific attack in Vancouver, Trump’s post may have hobbled the mild 11th hour rise in the polls the Conservatives were experiencing.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
While earlier research has shown that physical activity can help prevent cognitive decline and dementia, this investigation zeroed in on older adults who already had mild cognitive impairment.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2025
Buy a product that’s specifically geared to soothe the area (be careful of men’s aftershaves, which aren’t the same thing), or use a mild natural moisturizer like aloe vera to hydrate and protect your skin.
6.
—Megan Gustashaw, Glamour, 29 Apr. 2025
In fact, on what is a National Day of Mourning in Canada due to the horrific attack in Vancouver, Trump’s post may have hobbled the mild 11th hour rise in the polls the Conservatives were experiencing.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
While earlier research has shown that physical activity can help prevent cognitive decline and dementia, this investigation zeroed in on older adults who already had mild cognitive impairment.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mild
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Spanish canals operated in a temperate climate and were managed by individual farmers who could maintain or increase their water flow.—
Ari Caramanica,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2025
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In fact, the more temperate weather can be the best time to snuggle up outside, sit by a fire pit, and enjoy a new piece of outdoor furniture.—
Shea Simmons,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Instead use a gentle blotting technique to draw the stain out of the fabric.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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The high waistband provides gentle compression without feeling restrictive and doesn’t dig in during long stretches of sitting.—
Susan Brickell,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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Almost a decade ago, for example, research at my institution and others found in a study of 6,500 women ages 63 to 99 that just 30 minutes of low to moderate physical activity was enough to significantly boost their health.—
Jean Wactawski-Wende,
The Conversation,
2 May 2025
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The driver and 3-year-old also were taken to a hospital, with moderate injuries for the driver and minor injuries for the girl, troopers said.—
Sara Schilling,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Fey is a big fan of Ina Garten, aka TV chef the Barefoot Contessa, and The Four Seasons feels a lot like if Ina Garten made a sitcom: upscale and aspirational, beautiful and soothing.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
1 May 2025
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The Venezuelan songstress and Colombian crooners melodic and soothing vocals pair perfectly with Los Ángeles’ hip-swiveling cumbia tune.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
25 Apr. 2025
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Your skin is exposed to UV rays both on cold, cloudy days and sunny ones.—
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2025
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Just like the name suggests, this moisture-wicking dress was designed to keep you cool on sunny, blisteringly hot days.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2025
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The result is soft, luminous skin that’s also protected from a high UV index.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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Made from 100 percent cotton, the hat is soft to the touch and will keep your head cool even on the sunniest days.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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Hyers comes across as perhaps the most mild-mannered, mellow coach who’s ever put on a uniform.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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California beach towns — like Ventura, Pismo Beach or Encinitas — tend to be outdoorsy and mellow with a hint of boho energy.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Mild.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mild. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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