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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
About one in five people infected develop mild symptoms, such as a fever, headache, body aches or rash, and around one in 150 people develop a serious illness like encephalitis or meningitis.
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 July 2025
Save for a handful of brief two- and three-day heat-ups, this summer in the Bay Area has been mild and marked more by cool, cloudy weather than the very-warm-and-clear forecast so many have gotten used to in recent years.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
He’s exhibited milder forms of Facebook Uncle syndrome for years now—even in 2016, Trump would retweet white-supremacist accounts, angrily live-tweet Saturday Night Live, and publicly congratulate himself—but the behavior appears to be getting worse.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 22 July 2025
But overall, the Phanerozoic was characterized by mild to warm climates, with global mean surface temperatures spanning from 11 to 36 degrees Celsius.
—David Bressan, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 July 2025
Save for a handful of brief two- and three-day heat-ups, this summer in the Bay Area has been mild and marked more by cool, cloudy weather than the very-warm-and-clear forecast so many have gotten used to in recent years.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
He’s exhibited milder forms of Facebook Uncle syndrome for years now—even in 2016, Trump would retweet white-supremacist accounts, angrily live-tweet Saturday Night Live, and publicly congratulate himself—but the behavior appears to be getting worse.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 22 July 2025
But overall, the Phanerozoic was characterized by mild to warm climates, with global mean surface temperatures spanning from 11 to 36 degrees Celsius.
—David Bressan, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mild
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The list includes places like Malta, a five-island nation with terrific beaches, a temperate climate and low crime, and Belize, the only Central American country with English as its official language.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Rain put somewhat of a damper on things during the day Friday with stages closing early and the start time for the stadium shows pushed back to 9 p.m. But fans were still eager to enjoy the temperate 75-degree night with some of country music's biggest stars.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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My life is my people, the gentle hills of the Marche region, and the objects that hold and transmit emotions.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
15 July 2025
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But the show has also increasingly thrived on the odd-couple chemistry between co-creator Downs, who plays Hollywood’s gentlest manager, and breakout star Stalter as his assistant turned partner.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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While Elliott has been concerned about Lamont’s moderate stances for years, the issue spiked to a new level recently among liberals when Lamont vetoed two controversial bills on affordable housing and awarding unemployment compensation benefits to striking workers.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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But beneath their soothing prompts lie important questions: How effective are these tools?—
Pooja Shree Chettiar,
The Conversation,
10 July 2025
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In tea form, turmeric and garlic create a soothing, nutrient-rich herbal tonic.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
9 July 2025
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Warm, sunny weather optimizes the conditions for this sort of reaction, meaning unhealthy ozone levels are often seen in the summer.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Gerard Butler is a Scot whose second film credit was the 1997 James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies, and Austin Butler is an American from sunny California who got his start as a teen on a handful of Disney and Nickelodeon shows in the mid-2000s.—
Katie Labovitz,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Expected soft opening: August 2025 Details: 1325 Grand Ave., Suite 6, Phoenix.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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The creamy, dual-action formula works to unclog keratin plugs without irritation, leaving areas such as the backs of the arms and thighs feeling noticeably softer.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
20 July 2025
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The aromatic wine enlivens the mellow notes of the squash while the pyrazines (a green pepper taste) in certain Sauvignon Blancs are a match for the similar flavor of the bell peppers.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Alan Rickman, with his deep, mellow, softly puffing voice, is immensely sympathetic as that most patient of suitors, Colonel Brandon.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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“Mild.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mild. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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