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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
And that includes the meek and mild chicken breast.
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Melissa Clark, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
The ferny foliage spreads to create a gorgeous groundcover that remains evergreen in mild climates.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
Use a mild detergent, and do not let the washer dry the knives with heat, but instead, remove and dry them with a towel.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2025
Look at it as a mild upgrade with a Saturday draft pick.
—Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
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Melissa Clark, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
The ferny foliage spreads to create a gorgeous groundcover that remains evergreen in mild climates.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
Use a mild detergent, and do not let the washer dry the knives with heat, but instead, remove and dry them with a towel.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2025
Look at it as a mild upgrade with a Saturday draft pick.
—Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 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
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Momoa opted for softer style, wearing a suit in a gentle pink tone.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Her soothing voice and gentle manner is especially appealing to little ones.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
9 Apr. 2025
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The research revealed that even moderate and swing voters in California see undocumented immigrants as essential to the economy, and are worried about the economic fallout from Trump’s pledge to carry out mass deportations, said pollster David Binder.—
Rebecca Plevin,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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This implies a moderate Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 36.8% (vs. 19.0% for S&P 500).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Where to watch: Prime Video, Peacock Classical Baby For a more soothing musical option, try HBO’s ‘90s show Classical Baby.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
9 Apr. 2025
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Speaking of Nancy Meyers and Steve Martin, there’s probably nothing more soothing than watching Meryl Streep cook in a gorgeous Santa Barbara kitchen.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2025
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The weather forecast for April 18 calls for highs in the 90s in Texas, a sunny day in New York ... and snow in Hawaii?—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Heckerling's 1995 film, a loose adaptation of Jane Austen's witty novel of young love, Emma, centers on Silverstone's sunny, good-hearted, yet at times slightly daft heroine.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The women on board could soon be heard whooping in joy as three massive parachutes deployed after about nine minutes into the flight and the capsule made a soft landing two minutes later in the desert, sending up plumes of dust.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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All while navigating the final stint on the soft tire for over 20 laps and keeping a surging Lando Norris behind him, not once losing his concentration.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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An eight-month-old Gruyère is mellow with a caramel aroma.—
Betsy Andrews,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Animal Collective member’s new album, Sinister Grift, is the perfect mellow psychedelia for a sunny Pasadena afternoon.—
Dan Reilly,
Vulture,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Mild.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mild. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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