Example Sentences

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That mildness is characteristic of the film, which is colorful to look at but dull.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Do you want the bite of gorgonzola or the mildness of brie?

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2024

It lends a layered spiciness, she said, with pops of mildness from sesame and citrus, and soothing warmth from sansho pepper.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 15, 2023

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was aghast at the mildness of the fine under law, 1,000 Australian dollars, which converts to $708.

From Washington Times • Feb. 1, 2023

It needed all Jane’s steady mildness to bear these attacks with tolerable tranquillity.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen