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mellow

[mel-oh] / ˈmɛl oʊ /




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Up top are mellow selections made for sipping soda or soju.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

A muscular female soprano — Chi’cas Reid — dominates the vocal mix, with Ayers’ mellow baritone in a supporting role.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

There’s its flavor profile, which is sharp and pungent when consumed raw yet mellow, nutty and almost buttery when cooked down.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

The regime would mellow over time with economic engagement, some said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The Big House was mellow with light, and in a sense, so were the cabins in the quarter, for the flickering light from the fireplaces showed through the doorways—soft, yellowish.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry




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