MELLOWS Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

mellows

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present tense third-person singular of mellow

as in softens

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If buyers have already seen your ad several times, engagement softens, giving the platform another reason to show something else.

— Matt Jayson, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, hyaluronic acid draws moisture into skin for a more immediate plumping effect that softens the appearance of lines.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026

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Eastwood portrayed Rowdy Yates, the young cowhand who eventually matures into a leader.

— Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
One of the best oaks for wildlife, including birds, is the Chinkapin oak (Quercus muehlenbergii), which annually matures a crop of small, sweet acorns easily accessed and transported by birds.

— Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2026

Definition of matures

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The Algonquin people also called it the Raspberry moon, evoking the fruit that ripens around that time in North America, while the Cree knew it as the Feather Moulting Moon, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 2 July 2026
Its nickname from the fact that the fruit usually ripens and is ready for picking around this time of year, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.

— Julia Gomez, USA Today, 28 June 2026

Definition of ripens

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As the day progresses and the vibe moves from business to pleasure, guests drift out to the outdoor terrace at La Lo La Rooftop with panoramic vistas, twinkling festoon lighting, and a menu of tapas and cocktails.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
But that’s largely due to the aural sensation provided by the voices, which become more powerful and prominent as the film progresses, dragging Jamal down with them.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of progresses

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New data suggests that people ages 34 and younger may be less likely to develop shingles than previous generations.

— Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026
Understanding Head Start’s launch Head Start is a free, nationwide year-round preschool program that serves more than 700,000 low-income children ages 3-5 and their families.

— Alexander Thim, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of ages

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The new method instead grows the crystals separately and transfers them onto the chip afterward.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026
But, especially as your business grows, working with scrap paper and Excel spreadsheets can be time-consuming and error-prone.

— Carson Brunson, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

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