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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
R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
Any signs of inflation increasing could temper broad expectations for easing at the Fed’s policy meeting in September.
—Reuters, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025
Tony talked so fast, like Scorsese on a cocaine bender, cracking jokes and losing his temper.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Try to temper your resentment by remembering that the lingering presence of the sandbox is not about you.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
Any signs of inflation increasing could temper broad expectations for easing at the Fed’s policy meeting in September.
—Reuters, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
The play paints him accurately as an ethical, affable, intelligent and humble leader, who also had a famously bad temper.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025
Tony talked so fast, like Scorsese on a cocaine bender, cracking jokes and losing his temper.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temper
Noun
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The most gifted preachers transformed that aura into spiritual empires, drawing thousands to megachurches, filling television airwaves and sometimes amassing personal fortunes.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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Since then, the college aura — the open practices, the packed stands, and the small-town camp atmosphere — has become an iconic, recurring part of the Bills' season build-up.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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From fall fragrances like apple cider and more neutral scents like green tea to jolts of refreshing grapefruit, a single scented candle can really set the mood in any space.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
29 Oct. 2025
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Fans in a Halloween mood, show up dressed like referees signalling touchdown.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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DNA tests can also provide clues about your dog’s temperament, helping explain some of their individual behaviors and traits.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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While all three coaches differed in terms of style and temperament, all three either failed to fill Canvas, failed to win consistently, or, in the case of Steve Addazio, failed at both.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Engineers sparingly tried annealing hardware space, so Juno's experience could be instructive for future missions.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Some annealing quantum-type computers are already commercialized.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The evening will be moderated for a 16th year by Turner Classic Movies host Dave Karger.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Ticketing Panel panelists include Kristen Mitchell (Wasserman), Lauren mcKinney (Foundations Artist Management), and Dean Dewulf (AXS) and will be moderated by Dave Brooks (Billboard).—
Kristen Wisneski,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Only Dragon is reusable; the others (including HTV-X) are designed to burn up in Earth's atmosphere when their missions are over.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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As Rissa emerged from the chapel and began to walk down the aisle during the ceremony, a harpist and choir sang softly in the background, adding to the already emotional atmosphere.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Chinese officials saw the new rules as a violation of the spirit of their September trade talks in Madrid.—
Betsy Klein,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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In the Isan region of Thailand, an ancestral spirit named Ba Yan has been worshiped by villagers for generations.—
Michael Lee Simpson,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Or to send any kind of message that stifles his defining disposition.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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Halley is viewed as having more academic disposition and is more enmeshed with operations and technology and is respected for his industry smarts.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Temper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temper. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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