temperately

Definition of temperatelynext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temperately
Adverb
  • The blade is made of 440A stainless steel, which is reasonably durable for lighter use, but dulls relatively fast and is softer overall.
    Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
  • In this pursuit, scientists can reasonably disagree about the most worthwhile theoretical models or technologies to invest in.
    Mariangela Lisanti, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • Oil prices continued to surge on worries of a prolonged war but most Asian markets that were open rose moderately in cautious trading this morning.
    Max Burman, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto and Illumination founder Chris Meledandri, as producers, seem committed to keeping things light and playful even while beholden to advancing some kind of coherent, moderately compelling story where there wasn’t one previously.
    Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • Somehow, the shameless concept of tanking has become an acceptably mainstream idea like destination weddings and the Paleo diet.
    Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
  • One-on-one gatherings are my preference, but no more than a group of maybe four people at a time would be acceptably comfortable for me.
    R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 28 Nov. 2025
Adverb
  • So far, air fares are only up modestly.
    Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
  • In 2022, the VIX rose roughly 180% all in, which only is modestly more than the current move.
    Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • Juries in the two trials determined that Meta inadequately policed its site, putting kids in harm’s way.
    Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Fueling your body inadequately will leave you feeling dissatisfied and undernourished.
    Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Temperately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temperately. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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