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as in moderate
avoiding extremes in behavior or expression
rather temperate in his appraisal of the movie, calling it good but not great
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as in sunny
marked by temperatures that are neither too high nor too low
escaped a cold Midwestern winter by vacationing in a more temperate climate down south
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as in ascetic
given to or marked by restraint in the satisfaction of one's appetites
a soft-spoken, serious-minded person of temperate habits
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Recent Examples of temperate
It’s made from a stretchy, breathable fabric that will keep you comfy and temperate (a must for travelers who worry about overheating), and the snug fit is effortlessly flattering when worn with anything from leggings to a baggy pair of jeans.
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026
Some analysts have blamed inflation’s impact on household savings for this more temperate mood, but others see the trend as a warning that young consumers may be more abstemious than older generations.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 16 Jan. 2026
This tree requires full sun, frequent spring watering, and a temperate climate.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 16 Jan. 2026
Even in temperate conditions, trauma can cause hypothermia.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026
Some analysts have blamed inflation’s impact on household savings for this more temperate mood, but others see the trend as a warning that young consumers may be more abstemious than older generations.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 16 Jan. 2026
This tree requires full sun, frequent spring watering, and a temperate climate.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 16 Jan. 2026
Even in temperate conditions, trauma can cause hypothermia.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temperate
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This small town is surrounded by lush green landscapes and enjoys temperatures that are consistently 20 degrees lower than metro Phoenix, making for moderate weather year-round.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Their signature wellness legislation was a bouquet of moderate, market-friendly reforms delivered during a boom in organic-food consumption.—
Annie Levin,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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A couple of weather systems could bring rain to the region Saturday night and into Sunday, but your Valentine's Day is expected to be partly sunny and warm.—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Dry, pleasant weather returns over the weekend for Valentine's Day, with high temperatures in the mid-to-upper 70s, light winds and mostly sunny skies.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Once inside, warm, tropical breezes flow into the hotel’s ascetic, nevertheless grand lobby, wafting you towards a magical cloister filled with plants and robust Botero sculptures.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 Jan. 2026
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The bulk of the album has been painted with a similarly ascetic palette.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
6 Jan. 2026
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For example, mix 1 teaspoon of mild dish soap with 1 liter of water in a spray bottle.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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Higher lifelong enrichment was associated with an up to seven-year delay in mild cognitive impairment and an up to five-year delay in dementia onset.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Lunchtimes are more abstemious with avocado and tuna packed poke bowls and watermelon salad at the W lounge.—
Jemima Sissons,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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His first term now looks practically abstemious.—
Erin Neil,
New Yorker,
21 Jan. 2026
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The intuitive Moon is in your sign, lighting your 1st House of Identity and inviting you to show gentle leadership through presence rather than pressure.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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This villa is high enough to feel secluded, but never removed from the gentle rhythm of the Caribbean island of Bequia.—
Rebekah Evans,
TheWeek,
5 Feb. 2026
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Goodee has one of the best stocks of artisan-made, one-of-a-kind homewares that don’t require a cross-continent trip to collect.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
30 Nov. 2025
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In addition to routes that go into the suburbs around the city, the cross-continent metro line known as the Marmaray connects the metro systems on both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Robbie’s character, Cathy, appears with soft, balmy lips and noticeably flushed cheeks.—
Jesa Marie Calaor,
Allure,
10 Feb. 2026
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An idyllic weekend should be ahead for North Texas with balmy temperatures and sunny days, but rain could be around the corner.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Temperate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temperate. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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