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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
Ryan Flanigan, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
Saturday’s outburst was not the first time Cooley’s temper got the best of him after a game against Xavier.
—Denny Alfonso, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
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
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Noun
In recent years, certificate of deposit (CD) interest rates reached historic highs, due, in large part, to the Federal Reserve pushing up its benchmark rate to try and temper inflation.
—Ryan Flanigan, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
Saturday’s outburst was not the first time Cooley’s temper got the best of him after a game against Xavier.
—Denny Alfonso, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
Verb
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temper
Noun
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Plus crimson auras and tortoiseshell patterns.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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With the back strap pushed forward in relaxed mode (versus sport mode when the strap is in back), Jeanty exuded a laidback aura.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Many designs now incorporate nighttime-specific lighting, plus mood lighting.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The score, a nondescript pop-synth mood (feat.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But taken together, the movies demonstrate Linklater’s interest in probing creative temperaments, including his own.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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Instead, attachment behaviors evolve with a child’s temperament, environment, and the parent–child relationship.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
28 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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But as game day approaches, Buzil said prices will moderate, but still be steep.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Comments are moderated for adherence to our Community Guidelines.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Blue Origin also launches New Shepard from Texas The New Glenn spacecraft is not to be confused with Blue Origin's much smaller New Shepard rocket that the company launches from West Texas on brief trips taking paying passengers high above Earth's atmosphere.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Neutral conditions mean the Pacific isn’t giving the atmosphere a strong push one way or the other, so seasonal weather patterns are more likely to be shaped by other factors, like the Arctic or Atlantic oceans.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Despite its name, the bar operates as a globally minded cocktail destination with equal attention paid to other spirits, along with small bites and an impressive cigar selection.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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What’s unique about Tasovská’s approach is that the entire film is composed of Jarcovjáková’s photographs, infusing her artistic spirit into every frame.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2026
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For her part, BunnaB, beloved for her infectious, near-constant laughs, has separated herself from this ascendant pack by infusing her bubbly disposition, girl’s girl attitude, unfettered authenticity — and the unmistakable gravity of earning a second shot.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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Controversy follows Cheney While Cheney's disposition was never particularly sunny, critics assailed the vice president as a relentlessly grim figure.—
Don Gonyea,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Temper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temper. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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