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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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2
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
Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Trump was caught on a hot mic earlier in the day telling Macron that Putin wanted to find a resolution to bring an end to the war, though a Russian official later tempered those remarks.
—Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Although authorities learned that Robert had a temper and drove a car similar to one seen near the Hibbs’ home the day of the murder, he wasn’t arrested until 2022.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Declining gas prices helped temper the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for July, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics released last week.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Trump was caught on a hot mic earlier in the day telling Macron that Putin wanted to find a resolution to bring an end to the war, though a Russian official later tempered those remarks.
—Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
Centered on Liam and Noel, Oasis also became known for on-stage temper tantrums and fractious breakups, the last in 2009.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Although authorities learned that Robert had a temper and drove a car similar to one seen near the Hibbs’ home the day of the murder, he wasn’t arrested until 2022.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temper
Noun
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The second reason is that these aura battler designs were very complex and full of curves as well as weird angles.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The result is an almost-black shade of mahogany that strikes the perfect balance of autumnal aura and goth feels.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Perfectly roomy with a bit of effortless slouch for a relaxed feel, the Balance Bucket is available in both black and brown suede, plus black leather, to complement every mood and lifestyle.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
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Wrought-iron bed frames and de-silvered mirrors play into the mood of a seaside inn.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
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In the wild, rapid growth, a docile temperament and fast egg-laying are not traits that would serve chickens well in the slightest.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The sentence’s restrained temperament with its eerie bureaucratic authority, quiet yet menacing.—
Michael Jerome Plunkett
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Some annealing quantum-type computers are already commercialized.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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They’re served in a heap in a bowl, the logs of potato annealed, shiny and splotched with balsamic vinegar.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
Verb
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By the same token, inflation seems to be moderating.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Siblings or neighborhood acquaintances ask you to moderate a dispute as the moon and Mercury harmonize.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The athletics track surrounding the pitch at the London Stadium certainly does not help, meaning supporters are a long way from the action and the atmosphere suffers as a result.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Two of the missions with uncertain futures monitor carbon dioxide levels in the Earth's atmosphere.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In that spirit, the exhibition resists the expectation that women and non-binary artists must define themselves in contrast to a male norm.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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The spirit of his work, which earned him a humanism in medicine scholarship in medical school, is what prompted him to call Sutton-Schulman.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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The appellate court must decide if it will be decided in a summary disposition, whether briefs will be submitted either with or without oral arguments, or whether the case should be certified to the Wisconsin Supreme Court for consideration, which is considered rare.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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What’s evident is that Elizabeth shares a disposition with her satirical father.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Temper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temper. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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