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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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2
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
Graham Averill, Outside, 11 Aug. 2025
Nvidia briefly sat at the $4 trillion mark, and its market cap mellowed slightly to $3.98 trillion on July 10.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2025
Even the beautiful, mellow hipsters in the closing story set in Paris are soulful twin siblings who communicate with sensitivity and understated depth of feeling.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
But wait until late summer and the flows have mellowed, creating ideal tubing territory.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 11 Aug. 2025
Nvidia briefly sat at the $4 trillion mark, and its market cap mellowed slightly to $3.98 trillion on July 10.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Verb
Casting the sweet-faced and unflappably mellow Dano — Eli Sunday his Vadim Baranov is not — as Putin’s kingmaker also assures that Assayas isn’t keen on high drama, with conversations in conference rooms plotting totalitarian takeover rarely rising above library-voice level.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2025
Even the beautiful, mellow hipsters in the closing story set in Paris are soulful twin siblings who communicate with sensitivity and understated depth of feeling.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mellow
Adjective
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But the whole album is a pretty great example of melodic rock.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
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Both songs appear to be passionate ballads by the two impressive vocalists, with Erivo lending her melodic riff to Dorothy’s iconic line.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Senior editor Joe Sevier lauded the gentler white flower aromas and flavors.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Oct. 2025
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Friends remember her as a gentle soul, who loved the piano, and a loyal Kennedy.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Brew a pot of dark-roasted coffee to make your kitchen smell pleasant.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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Instead of colorful foliage and leaf-peeping, an autumnal escape here means uncrowded beaches, pleasant temperatures in the mid-80s, and a wealth of cultural programming and events, many of which are free.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Oct. 2025
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Other mail services should be largely unaffected.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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That leaves Wednesday’s release of minutes from the Federal Reserve’s last policy meeting as the main economic report to watch in the coming week as the central bank is self-funded and unaffected by the shutdown.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
6 Oct. 2025
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Since mid-2022, the Fed has been gradually allowing maturing proceeds of those securities to roll off the balance sheet, effectively tightening one leg of monetary policy.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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The first release is another trio of bourbons, each aged for 11 years and bottled at 110 proof, but matured in a specific warehouse to showcase how different aging locations affect flavor.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 Oct. 2025
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Lamar and Clipse, however, are lyrical titans.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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In the New Visions competition for first- and second-time features, Spanish helmer Jaume Claret Muxart nabbed the Golden Puffin for his lyrical coming-of-age film that captures the discovery of desire.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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And though the interiors are truly the star of the show here, don’t forget to peer through the floor-to-ceiling windows; views of Arthur’s Seat serve as a soothing balm.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
12 Oct. 2025
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Designed with wellness in mind, the center’s architecture and amenities, such as natural lighting and soothing environments, aim to support both medical and emotional health.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
9 Oct. 2025
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The comments section quickly sided with the gracious host.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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The influencer was gracious about her departure, though.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Mellow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellow. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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