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as in melodic
having a pleasantly flowing quality suggestive of music
the mellow tones of an old violin
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as in gentle
not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect
a teacher with a mellow approach to classroom discipline mellow soaps
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as in pleasant
having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations
mellow and unflappable, the office manager greatly contributes to the work environment
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as in unaffected
having a relaxed, casual manner
a mellow crowd sat on the grass and enjoyed the music coming from the band shell
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as in to mature
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Recent Examples of mellow
Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 17 Nov. 2024
The Starbucks Christmas Blend returns for the 40th year, according to the company, and combines Latin American beans and mellow Indonesian coffees.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Nov. 2024
The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
Twenty-four years later, Despentes hasn’t exactly mellowed, but her interest has shifted from revenge on the patriarchy to recovery from its harms.
—Anahid Nersessian, The New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Starbucks Christmas blend: Introduced in 1984, Christmas blend features a combination of Latin American beans and mellow Indonesian coffees with the addition of spicy Sumatra beans that were aged for three to five years.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 17 Nov. 2024
The Starbucks Christmas Blend returns for the 40th year, according to the company, and combines Latin American beans and mellow Indonesian coffees.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Nov. 2024
Verb
The pungent scent of the spiky fruit is mellowed by the cream, a worthy endnote that mimics the grandeur of its surroundings.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
Twenty-four years later, Despentes hasn’t exactly mellowed, but her interest has shifted from revenge on the patriarchy to recovery from its harms.
—Anahid Nersessian, The New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2024
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Cocker’s lessons covered addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, as well as calculation with pre-decimal British currency and a gentle introduction to 17th-century England’s bamboozling array of weights and measures.James Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
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It's made with silica and jojoba beads for a gentler exfoliation and softer results.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Our tasters agreed that there was a pleasant, verdant, peppery aroma.Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 17 Dec. 2024
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In times when motocross tracks have been shutting their doors every passing month owing to the noise of gas dirt bikes, options like the Hightail are a pleasant solution.New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2024
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Despite the order, Canadians can still access TikTok, as the app itself remains unaffected by the directive.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Network connectivity to Meta's frontend web servers remains unaffected.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Crossroads Of Adaptation And Obsolescence As the crypto market continues to mature and integrate with traditional finance, the tension between regulatory caution and market demand is likely to persist.Steve Larsen, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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There are new waves of independent and underground artists that are developing their sound and will probably mature musically, and some acts will culminate in something like what happened in the late eighties and early nineties with the Pixies and Nirvana.Ron Hart, SPIN, 9 Dec. 2024
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Now his Pulitzer winner, Nickel Boys, has been turned into an equally uncompromising yet at times surprisingly lyrical film directed by RaMell Ross.Tom Gliatto, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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But this sometimes makes remarkable lyrical feats feel a touch tried and true, like playing into the very old-head sensibilities that put it in contention for the same trophy as the Common and Pete Rock album, The Auditorium Vol.Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2024
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And yet the show has a soothing effect, predicated on the idea that human behavior (and misery) isn’t mysterious or unchangeable.Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024
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Sunset Sherbet provides a soothing and calming effect, while the White Widow Hybrid THC-A Live Resin Liquid Budder Vape Pen offers a balanced mix of indica and sativa effects.Amplified Content Studio, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
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His acceptance speech was just like him: gracious and humble.AllBusiness, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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When it was announced that the Last Splash classic lineup of the Breeders (Kim Deal on rhythm guitar and vocals, twin sister Kelley on lead guitar, Josephine Wiggs on bass, and Jim Macpherson on drums) would be opening select dates in 2024 for Olivia Rodrigo, Deal was both shocked and gracious.Drew Fortune, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2024
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And where better to start than at a casual event filled with diverse people in a relaxed setting?Dr. Ruth Gotian, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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These low-heeled platform ankle boots start at $40 and are just the thing for casual sightseeing days followed by dancing the night away.Brittany VanDerBill, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Mellow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellow. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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