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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 Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
In the days following daylight saving time, try to be more forgiving if your child is throwing extra temper tantrums or seems to be particularly frustrated or emotional.
—Dina Roth Port, Parents, 7 Mar. 2025
Steven Dudash, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
One of the advertising industry’s top forecasters has tempered its expectations for ad spending in the U.S., citing a foggy economic outlook and a downturn in consumer confidence.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Most people are looking for a young and friendly family dog, but there are a few of us out there who have a soft spot for the outcasts with a bit of a temper.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
In the days following daylight saving time, try to be more forgiving if your child is throwing extra temper tantrums or seems to be particularly frustrated or emotional.
—Dina Roth Port, Parents, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
However, while promises of deregulation and the removal of export controls were initially greeted with enthusiasm, that optimism has since tempered into cautious pragmatism.
—Steven Dudash, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
One of the advertising industry’s top forecasters has tempered its expectations for ad spending in the U.S., citing a foggy economic outlook and a downturn in consumer confidence.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temper
Noun
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His aura became an asset, one that marketers could learn from.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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But as the man who lived the city’s motto, ‘Out of Darkness Cometh Light’, his god-like aura shines as brightly as ever.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Longer daylight hours can improve mood and cognitive function.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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But the recent vitriol online may threaten the peaceable mood of the campus, particularly when Steve Glinick moves from Rhode Island to his summer home at Chautauqua, where his daughter, Emily Glinick, lives year-round.—
Christopher Maag,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And then there was the matter of whether his temperament was right for Kentucky.—
Jesse Temple,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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My temperament is to be a little bit more reserved and private than hers.—
Lexy Perez,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 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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The panel, moderated by PEOPLE's Dory Jackson, featured a fan question for the Saved by the Bell cast about their relationship with late costar Dustin Diamond, who died in February 2021 at 44.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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During a press conference moderated by Variety, Pascal noted that his scenes with Luna were a joy to play after being separated for much of season 1.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The process not only ushered in uncharacteristic darkness, but unveiled the outermost layer of the sun's atmosphere.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Project Drawdown is renowned for identifying and promoting practical climate solutions to reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Afternoon Tea highlighting the spirit of Thailand is available at hotels in Bangkok, London at Park Lane and Singapore.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
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Derik Faye, alongside Richard Branson and Howard Schultz, embodies the spirit of triumph over circumstances, offering enduring lessons on navigating risk, embracing change, overcoming setbacks, adapting to sacrifice, and maintaining a realistic perspective.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Helping students develop tools and dispositions for critically evaluating media is more important than ever.—
David Nurenberg,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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The agency finally approved the company’s marketing of tests to determine genetic dispositions to 10 health conditions, including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and certain blood clotting disorders, in 2017.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Temper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temper. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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