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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
John Lonsdale, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2025
Six months on neutral French and American oak give this a bit of smokiness and a mellow texture that does not interfere with the dominant notes of citrus—grapefruit, lemon and lime—and some brush savory element.
—Lana Bortolot, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
By tracking what people wanted to hear at certain hours—from an aggro morning-workout mix to mellow soundscapes for the evening—the service began understanding how listeners used music throughout the day.
—Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
After two LPs that weaved mellow pop rock and sleek, danceable indie bops — 2019’s Twenty Twenty and 2022’s Decide — he’s taken a heartfelt leap into retro-Seventies and Eighties-loving territory with the impressive The Crux.
—John Lonsdale, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2025
Six months on neutral French and American oak give this a bit of smokiness and a mellow texture that does not interfere with the dominant notes of citrus—grapefruit, lemon and lime—and some brush savory element.
—Lana Bortolot, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia, however, are unlikely to mellow overnight.
—Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
By tracking what people wanted to hear at certain hours—from an aggro morning-workout mix to mellow soundscapes for the evening—the service began understanding how listeners used music throughout the day.
—Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mellow
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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The music was a pleasant surprise and big draw for Bacon’s interest, too, but for an actor who has starred in many horror films and series throughout his career, there needed to be something really unique to entice Bacon to The Bondsman.—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2025
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Exploring ancient hot spots like Delphi, ancient Epidaurus, and Olympia on foot is much more pleasant in spring temperatures averaging from the 60s to the high 70s.—
Helen Iatrou,
AFAR Media,
9 Apr. 2025
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Signal operations are otherwise unaffected, and motorists are reminded to always exercise caution around pedestrians.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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Upon hearing the noise, everyone falls to the ground unconscious, except for Cameron, who is unaffected.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Larger VCs are coming in at the early stages, and many of them are European, suggesting a maturing ecosystem.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The core White Oak expression is a non-age statement single malt that was matured in first-fill bourbon barrels and lightly charred virgin oak casks, which was a first for the distillery.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The outlet unveiled its definitive ranking on Monday (April 7), placing Minaj at the top spot based on a comprehensive set of criteria, including chart performance, cultural impact, lyrical skill, longevity, and flow.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Set in Watts, the film is a lyrical, neo-realist snapshot of a community, family, and slaughterhouse worker all coping with the monotony and powerlessness society forces them to endure.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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 press conference had a very gracious tone on the U.S. relationship.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Clara’s Table restaurant is Dearborn Inn’s tribute to Henry Ford’s wife, Clara, a passionate horticulturist and gracious hostess.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
AFAR Media,
9 Apr. 2025
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Embed them into performance reviews, hiring criteria, onboarding, recognition programs, and even casual daily conversations.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Read on to shop walking shoes, casual sneakers, cross trainers, and more from $50.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Mellow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellow. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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