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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
Friday is off to a breezy and mild start, with temperatures in the 70s areawide.
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Michael Autovino, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Hybrid cars come in mild and strong variants depending on their battery capacity.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Furthermore, some of those infected with the flu have very mild or no symptoms.
—Paul Friedrichs, STAT, 23 Apr. 2026
Liquid ones should only be applied in mild temperatures, like in the morning or evening.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026
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Michael Autovino, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Hybrid cars come in mild and strong variants depending on their battery capacity.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Furthermore, some of those infected with the flu have very mild or no symptoms.
—Paul Friedrichs, STAT, 23 Apr. 2026
Liquid ones should only be applied in mild temperatures, like in the morning or evening.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mild
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In November or December, that is likely to change, as temperatures drop up north while the climate remains temperate here, and surf swells get notably more ridable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The controversy stems from the fact that Mars seems to have had temperate climate periods with rain that deeply altered the rocks, as well as widespread rivers and lakes that persisted for potentially millions of years.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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Both are gentler than acetone and won’t dry your nails and cuticles out as much, making this pot a great choice for those with sensitive skin.—
Sarah Felbin,
Allure,
30 Apr. 2026
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Cooked in a wood-burning oven, the chicken hums with a gentle smokiness and a complex, fruity chile flavor that’s warm, rounded and highly addictive.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Lamont, a fiscal moderate, has been reluctant to support spending that would exceed the cap on a recurring basis and would prefer legislators pay for extra town aid by finding offsetting cuts elsewhere in the budget.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Kempthorne, a moderate Republican, was elected mayor of Boise in 1985 at age 34, and he was credited with revitalizing the downtown by securing an agreement to build a convention center and promoting other development.—
Gene Johnson,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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For designer Anita Yokota, Benjamin Moore’s Smoky Blue is a standout—a soothing, nature-nodding hue that soothes on sight.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
26 Apr. 2026
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Spray dry toilet paper with cleansing, soothing and refreshing Pristine to create an instant wet wipe that is actually flushable and safe for your sewer and septic systems.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Plus, these two both do well in sunny, drought-tolerant conditions.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
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At the Almanac Adventureland taproom and brewery in Alameda, a group of friends who call themselves the Beer Stooges gathered on a sunny Saturday for a couple of cold ones.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Reaves’ soft-tissue injury usually carries a four-to-six-week recovery process.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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With Minnesota viewing them as soft, the Nuggets hardly seem bothered by the criticism.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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For water sports, the shallower water on each barrier island’s east side is calmer than the Atlantic surf, so head there for mellow activities like kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding.—
Kara Williams,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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The mellow tones of Lana del Rey and comparable artists filled the air and made a welcome change to traditional spa sounds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Mild.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mild. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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