How to Use temperate in a Sentence

temperate

adjective
  • He is a temperate man.
  • They had a temperate discussion.
  • There is nothing in the temperate plant world that comes close.
    Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 6 Oct. 2017
  • But his words to them were pretty temperate.
    Dana Taylor, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Leather can take you all through the day and isn’t too warm for our more temperate winters.
    Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2022
  • But then why launch in a region known for its temperate weather?
    Andrew Rosenblum, Los Angeles Magazine, 8 Mar. 2018
  • In fact, dolphin are found in ever temperate ocean in the world.
    Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 19 Sep. 2024
  • The rule of thumb for temperate rainforests is one third live trees, one third snags, one third nurse logs.
    Nell Zink, Harper's magazine, 28 Oct. 2019
  • Like many heat-loving crops, basil needs a head start when grown in temperate climates.
    Colin McCrate, The Seattle Times, 18 May 2019
  • The weather is temperate, and the monsoon season spans the last third of the year.
    Nina Kahn, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2024
  • Those in temperate regions can keep it in a pot that's brought indoors for winter.
    Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 10 June 2026
  • Winter is also a good time to plant bare-root trees and hardy shrubs in temperate climates.
    William Jones, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
  • With temperate weather much of the year, a lot of life in Austin is lived outdoors.
    Atlanta Travel, ajc, 29 Apr. 2017
  • In that case, one half of the planet would be too hot to support life while the other could be temperate.
    The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 30 Aug. 2021
  • But during the midnight sun, the weather is temperate, even hot.
    Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2025
  • First, that temperate, Earth-size planets are thus far fairly rare.
    John Wenz, Popular Mechanics, 15 Nov. 2017
  • The weather will be far more temperate at and near the coast this weekend due to a thin marine layer.
    Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2021
  • Paris in the spring remains one of the best times to visit for temperate weather and fewer tourists.
    Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2024
  • So take in the more temperate weather, the sunshine and the glow of jewelry.
    Beth Bernstein, Forbes, 2 May 2023
  • The water is warm year round, and the weather is temperate for off-season visits.
    Hunter Boyce, ajc, 19 Feb. 2023
  • Cane and beets Beet sugar comes from the root of the sugar beet plant, which grows in temperate climates.
    Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
  • In temperate parts of the world, flu exhibits strong seasonal patterns and tends to peak in the winter.
    Chelsea Harvey, Scientific American, 9 Mar. 2020
  • In temperate areas, the feeder should be cleaned at least twice a week for the entire hummingbird season.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
  • The good thing is, most plants native to temperate parts of the globe evolved ways to deal with the annual seasonal cycle.
    Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
  • But for the most common grasses in the temperate part of the country, fall fertilization works best.
    Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 10 Sep. 2021
  • The temperate is expected to drop into the mid-40s at night, and the chance of rain climbs to 90%.
    Justin L. MacK, Indianapolis Star, 24 Nov. 2019
  • This tree requires full sun, frequent spring watering, and a temperate climate.
    Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 16 Jan. 2026
  • But for this urban dweller, an Appalachian temperate rainforest was enough to rouse a faint tug of dread—in a good way.
    Mark Rozzo, Town & Country, 11 Feb. 2019
  • And, of course, put aside some time to get out on the ocean to see some of the 27 species of whales and porpoises that call these temperate waters home.
    Sebastian Modak, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Mar. 2018
  • With temperate summers and moderate winters, Asheville is an ideal spot to come and enjoy at any time of the year.
    Michael Boyce, USA TODAY, 7 May 2018

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