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as in aura
a special quality or impression associated with something
there's a temper of tranquility about the retreat that visitors find very inviting
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as in mood
a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion
was in quite a bad temper after spilling his juice all over his new shirt
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as in temperament
one's characteristic attitude or mood
she has an even temper and a calm manner that sets everyone all at ease
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as in to anneal
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as in to moderate
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Recent Examples of temper
Kevin Chroust, Outside Online, 5 Feb. 2025
Despite a shortage of skilled labor in most sectors of Russia's war-time economy, tech companies have been carrying out mass lay-offs, Russian news outlet The Bell wrote last month, citing two-decade-high interest rates introduced by the central bank to combat inflation and temper demand.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Read: What Orwell didn’t anticipate The bleakness of 1984 has been tempered, in the years since the novel’s publication, with one small bit of relief: The whole thing could be filed away as fiction.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The Umeki sword had fiery-looking peaks running across its temper line.
—Kevin Chroust, Outside Online, 5 Feb. 2025
Despite a shortage of skilled labor in most sectors of Russia's war-time economy, tech companies have been carrying out mass lay-offs, Russian news outlet The Bell wrote last month, citing two-decade-high interest rates introduced by the central bank to combat inflation and temper demand.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Verb
Following raging culture wars over such issues as LGBTQ+ rights and diversity, equity and inclusion, Disney appears to be tempering its approach towards inclusion.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Read: What Orwell didn’t anticipate The bleakness of 1984 has been tempered, in the years since the novel’s publication, with one small bit of relief: The whole thing could be filed away as fiction.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temper
Noun
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This digital detox will cleanse and calm your aura.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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And of course, no beauty splurge list would be complete without a sophisticated fragrance to elevate your winter aura.—
Tira Urquhart,
Essence,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The film’s effect on the perception of Brazil’s powerful military has been something of a virtuous circle: the political mood powers the popularity of the movie, and the movie in turn powers the political mood.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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There is one big off-field question that will determine much of the mood on the terraces over the final phase of the season: what will the club do about ticket prices and concession policies for the 2025-26 season?—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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In that email, which was attached to Wednesday’s meeting announcement, the person wrote that Campbell didn’t have the temperament for the job and the position should go either to a city employee with more experience or to someone who’s currently managing one of the other San Diego County cities.—
Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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Drizella’s fiery temperament and determination to always get her way fit the bold nature of Aries perfectly.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Workable quantum solutions that make use of annealing systems are now in use.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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These services provide access to advanced quantum computing technologies, including annealing quantum computers with over 5,000 qubits and quantum-classical hybrid solvers capable of tackling complex problems involving up to one million variables.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
18 Dec. 2024
Verb
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It was moderated by Jan Dorner from the League of Women Voters of Elmhurst, and did not include debate or comments from the public.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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Leaders face circumstances that are quite real, yet the principle remains: success involves strategically emphasizing certain traits while moderating others.—
Harrison Monarth,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Fewer people on the slopes is also a huge bonus for skiers and the mountain atmosphere is much more relaxed.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Serving many different customers The advantages of such a platform include superior image quality, less congested orbits, and natural debris removal as inoperable satellites are pulled down into Earth's atmosphere and burnt up.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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So something to the spirit of that is really speaking to me.—
David Kinne,
EW.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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Its current World of Whiskey theme examines a variety of takes on the spirit from around the world and is $175 per person.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Court's January 7, 2025 order granting preliminary relief is STAYED pending the disposition of the appeal.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Pending the preparation and disposition of charges, the governor may suspend the mayor for a period not exceeding 30 days.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Temper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temper. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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