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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
Talia Abbas, Vogue, 11 June 2025
The hype for the season was quickly tempered by an injury to Clark's quad that has sidelined the rangy point guard for multiple games.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Lisa Stardust, People.com, 7 June 2025
Horrible bosses − the ones who lose their temper, shout at subordinates and berate their work − are bad for everyone.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 6 June 2025
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Noun
And while neither is immune to the electrifying jolt of uncovering a great deal, their goal is to temper the familiar feeling of getting caught up in the moment with versatile, seasonless finds.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 11 June 2025
The hype for the season was quickly tempered by an injury to Clark's quad that has sidelined the rangy point guard for multiple games.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Verb
Jake has a hot temper like a tempestuous Aries and will do anything to get his mother's love and respect, often competing with his two brothers for her attention.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 7 June 2025
Horrible bosses − the ones who lose their temper, shout at subordinates and berate their work − are bad for everyone.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temper
Noun
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While jumping from one show to the next, Walters nurtured her relationship with fans and would have been appalled by the current aura of distrust.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
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Verne purists won’t be pleased, because the tragic aura that surrounded Nemo in the novels doesn’t exactly translate here, and the adaptation’s company story line is so overwhelming while ultimately feeling too rapidly resolved.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
25 June 2025
Noun
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For instance, a couple months ago, dishwashers told White that listening to music while working would significantly improve their mood.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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Providing Personalized Mental Wellness Beyond healthcare or entertainment, the first widespread use of BCI may be for personalized mental wellness—real-time mood regulation and cognitive optimization.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Factors of social-emotional development included a child’s ability to form positive relationships with peers, act in ways that benefit others, have healthy relational attachment, self-soothe and have a healthy temperament.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
16 June 2025
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The best actors to take on a Wes Anderson role, many of whom have appeared again and again throughout the course of the filmmaker’s 12 features, seem comfortable stretching out in this narrow window of temperament.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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Workable quantum solutions that make use of annealing systems are now in use.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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These services provide access to advanced quantum computing technologies, including annealing quantum computers with over 5,000 qubits and quantum-classical hybrid solvers capable of tackling complex problems involving up to one million variables.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
18 Dec. 2024
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On both sides, people have tried to moderate harsh rhetoric or encourage their political establishment to find peaceful solutions such as the 2015 nuclear deal.—
Mohammad Hosseini,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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The workshop began with a panel moderated by Observer editors Lisa Vernon-Sparks and Kendrick Marshall.—
Damenica Ellis,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2025
Noun
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The Pacers then encouraged fans to create a raucous atmosphere by standing up and waving their yellow towels.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
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The heat dome, defined as a high-pressure system in the upper atmosphere that traps heat and moisture below, is being driven by seasonal weather patterns and moisture pulled from the Gulf of Mexico.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
Noun
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The supernatural thriller sees a woman return from death as a vindictive spirit to torment her adulterous husband.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
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Although modern historians still debate the exact details of his role, Craig’s life story captures the entrepreneurial spirit, religious fervor, and frontier innovation that shaped early America and led to the creation of one of the world’s finest spirits.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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That process would happen without the formal bids or public referendum typically required for disposition of city property.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2025
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Whether by design or disposition, from Wall Street to Main Streets, China to Chicago, the chaos and radical uncertainty sown by the President’s words and deeds finds consumer and corporate sentiment jumpier than Elon at a Trump rally before their break-up.—
Seth Matlins,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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“Temper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temper. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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