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as in temperate
marked by temperatures that are neither too high nor too low
Hawaii is known for its delightfully clement climate
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as in easy
tolerant and kind in the judgment of and expectations for others
his clement application of authority was a welcome change after years of managerial heavy-handedness
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Recent Examples of clement
As long as the weather was clement, on the outside of khata walls, underneath the windows or by the fence, flowers bloomed.
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Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025
This long hiatus looked set to change in late 2020, after a research team reported tantalizing evidence of phosphine gas, a possible biosignature, drifting through Venus’s relatively clement upper atmosphere.
—Leonard David, Scientific American, 14 Nov. 2023
Blessed by largely clement weather, San Sebastian fairly hummed, as hundreds of industry execs sat down to talk face to face – some, especially from Latin America, for the first time since February 2020.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 24 Sep. 2021
On a hot day, the river kept the park cool and clement, and there were gentle breezes with a whiff of salt in the air.
—Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2021
Sitting atop a series of ridges, Bangalore lies more than 3,000 feet above sea level—an elevation that affords the city month after month of moderate temperatures, nippy evenings, and clement afternoons.
—Samanth Subramanian, WIRED, 2 May 2017
But, there were zones of southern Europe which remained relatively clement.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 8 Jan. 2012
Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025
This long hiatus looked set to change in late 2020, after a research team reported tantalizing evidence of phosphine gas, a possible biosignature, drifting through Venus’s relatively clement upper atmosphere.
—Leonard David, Scientific American, 14 Nov. 2023
Blessed by largely clement weather, San Sebastian fairly hummed, as hundreds of industry execs sat down to talk face to face – some, especially from Latin America, for the first time since February 2020.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 24 Sep. 2021
On a hot day, the river kept the park cool and clement, and there were gentle breezes with a whiff of salt in the air.
—Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2021
Sitting atop a series of ridges, Bangalore lies more than 3,000 feet above sea level—an elevation that affords the city month after month of moderate temperatures, nippy evenings, and clement afternoons.
—Samanth Subramanian, WIRED, 2 May 2017
But, there were zones of southern Europe which remained relatively clement.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 8 Jan. 2012
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clement
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Box tree moths are native to temperate and subtropical climates in Asia and were first reported in Ohio in June 2023.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Tokyo has always been a major tourist destination, particularly in late March through early April, when billowy cherry blossoms take center stage and temperate weather is the norm.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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But finding a good financial advisor isn't easy.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The 44-year-old driver led the race for an impressive 159 laps, and a win seemed like an easy thing to achieve.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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All the lucky recipient will have to do is water it, set it near a sunny window, and enjoy the results.—
L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
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Mayer's set capped off a sunny weekend of live music as the second headliner, following rock band the Kings of Leon the night before.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Sep. 2025
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As a result, when animals died and sank, their soft tissues were occasionally preserved instead of being consumed or decaying.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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Hamilton Chaise Sectional Sofa Made from a soft polyester blend, this couch has deep seats designed for ultimate relaxation.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Chipotle and adobo give it a gentle heat and depth, while the green chiles add a mild tang.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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When to Visit Spring and fall are Capitol Reef’s prime travel times, with milder temperatures and less monsoon risk.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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OpenAI’s partnerships with major companies and its plans to change its corporate structure have drawn the scrutiny of regulators, including the attorneys general of California and Delaware, who oversee charitable organizations that operate or are incorporated in their states.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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The defense then played an 11-minute video highlighting Combs’ charitable work and life as a father of seven.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Clement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clement. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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