MELLOWED Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

mellowed

verb

past tense of mellow

as in softened

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Conversely, timid or softened feedback delivered to struggling employees creates a false sense of security, signaling that there is no urgency to adjust course.

— Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Add the sweet peppers and cook until just softened, about 2 minutes.

— Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026

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Real-time location intelligence has matured to the point where physical environments can be read as signal, not just backdrop.

— Kamya Elawadhi, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
The moves suggest their recent corrections have matured, with upside follow-through likely toward their June highs.

— Katie Stockton, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of matured

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Unloading began the following evening but progressed slowly, and only the fish manure and oil drums ended up being unloaded.

— Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Aug. 2026
While England progressed to the World Cup semi-finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico, Trent Alexander-Arnold was getting ready for a new season and a new coach at Real Madrid in Jose Mourinho.

— Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

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As the crowd grew larger, Abdullatif says someone ripped the security cameras off the exterior of their store.

— Lesley Marin, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
As expected, streaming’s share of the NBA’s ad sales pie grew exponentially with the addition of Prime Video and Peacock to the league’s roster of media partners.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026

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