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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
Belinda Luscombe, Time, 4 Dec. 2025
From mellow cuddle-bugs to gentle, easygoing giants, each has a natural way of making daily life feel calmer and more grounded.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
Corey Buhay, Outside, 13 Nov. 2025
But these spuds feature slow-roasted garlic that becomes jammy and sweet, mellowing garlic’s spicier edges while delivering deep, savory flavor.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
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The pilot of the world’s most powerful distraction machine is surprisingly mellow.
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Each winter, Appalachian Mountain Club maintains more than 80 miles of groomed cross-country trails within the conservation area, which means skiers can find everything from rugged summit tracks to mellow riverside routes.
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Lopatin used fast, percussive strikes to keep the score melodic, incorporating mallet strikes to mirror the ping-pong balls.—
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Until the 1870s, Shaker music was monophonic, with a single melodic line sung in unison and without instrumental accompaniment.—
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Common exfoliators and fine line-eliminators like retinol and glycolic acid are too harsh on my skin, but this serum utilizes lactic acid, which is far more gentle but just as potent.—
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Instead of direct water exposure, the robot switches to a gentler mechanical process.—
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Fortunately, there's usually plenty of pleasant autumn days after the first frost to tackle the remaining fall gardening tasks at a more leisurely rate.—
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Today the Moon in your sign is dancing with fair Venus creating pleasant feelings between you and everyone else.—
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Its orange light is the result of an atmospheric effect called Rayleigh Scattering, wherein particles deflect the bluer wavelengths of light reflected from the lunar surface, while allowing redder wavelengths to pass through relatively unaffected.—
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First, Erickson highlighted that AWS has the most diversified and hedged revenue sources, with its core business largely unaffected by generative AI and not a competitor of ChatGPT maker OpenAI.—
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While his return skills have matured throughout the year, the brass — namely Canales and GM Dan Morgan — didn’t select him in the early fourth round for his special teams chops.—
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There are strategic moves savers should make now if their CD account is set to mature later this month.—
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The San Bernardino band is a pioneer of the subgenre, which blends the traditional instrumentation of Mexican folk balladry with elements of American trap music, namely its beats and the gritty lyrical content that deals with matters of moving contraband, turf wars and endless hustle.—
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But Parton's heartfelt and lyrical promise also has a long history with the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley.—
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These are the bad bathroom layouts keeping your space from feeling like a sanctuary, and designers are sharing how to switch things up for a much more soothing space.—
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Warm, soothing, and comforting – chicken soup is really good for the soul.—
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After the initial encounter, sending a brief email or text is both gracious and strategic.—
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Our recipe hails from Mary Ada Marshall, a resident of Smith Island, who was gracious enough to share her recipe.—
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“Mellow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellow. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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