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temperate

adjective

ˈtem-p(ə-)rət How to pronounce temperate (audio)
Definition of temperatenext
1
as in moderate
avoiding extremes in behavior or expression rather temperate in his appraisal of the movie, calling it good but not great

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2
as in sunny
marked by temperatures that are neither too high nor too low escaped a cold Midwestern winter by vacationing in a more temperate climate down south

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3
as in ascetic
given to or marked by restraint in the satisfaction of one's appetites a soft-spoken, serious-minded person of temperate habits

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Recent Examples of temperate Many temperate and boreal regions that anchor industrial fiber production are warming faster than the global average. — Kari Stoever, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026 The French Open, as English speakers tend to call it, takes place during a traditionally splendid time of the year, when Parisians delight in the temperate air. — Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 Wildfires are not typically a major threat in Britain, usually known for a temperate maritime climate and frequent wet weather, even in the summertime. — Nick Duffy, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026 Most days still see hot and sticky temperatures, but evenings start to feel cooler and more temperate highs aren’t out of the question during the day either. — Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for temperate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for temperate
  1. moderate
  2. sunny
  3. ascetic
  4. mild
  5. abstemious
  6. gentle
  7. abstinent
  8. balmy
Adjective
  • Foreman said the message could be intended to reach independent and moderate voters who are dissatisfied with the administration's immigration policies.
    — Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • That same day voters in New Jersey picked moderate Democrat Mikie Sherrill as governor, and voters in Virginia also chose a moderate as governor in Abigail Spanberger.
    — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of moderate
Adjective
  • On a sunny August afternoon, the group’s founder, Brent Linas, stood in front of the San Juan Creek, 5 miles from Ladera Ranch, pointing out the lack of plants near the channel.
    — Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Monday’s conditions are likely to be partly sunny with a high near 74.
    — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of sunny
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  • And there were posters tearing apart his otherworldly self-projection as a fakir, or ascetic, depicting him in his monogrammed suits, designer sunglasses, and aircraft.
    — Asim Ali, Time, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Then, over the following years, came sustainability and strict reuse and ascetic renunciation, and today, finally, its photo series and articles advocated for a mild, slightly quirky anticapitalist metaphysics.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 July 2026
Definition of ascetic
Adjective
  • In addition, for people who do get infected with COVID, Paxlovid may be prescribed for those with moderate or mild symptoms who may be at risk of more severe disease.
    — Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 21 Sep. 2026
  • However, that’s changing, as travelers continue to visit in milder months with fewer crowds.
    — Chris Dong, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of mild
Adjective
  • Lunchtimes are more abstemious with avocado and tuna packed poke bowls and watermelon salad at the W lounge.
    — Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
  • His first term now looks practically abstemious.
    — Erin Neil, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
Definition of abstemious
Adjective
  • In Paper Tiger, there’s something more reserved and gentle about him.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The plant clips feature high-quality waterproof plastic that’s durable but gentle on fragile stems.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of gentle
Adjective
  • Not everybody needs to spend the rest of their life totally abstinent with a cup of shitty coffee in a Styrofoam cup regurgitating platitudes.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
  • One of the sacrifices Dolan mentioned in his speech was staying abstinent.
    — Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
Definition of abstinent
Adjective
  • Pair it with leather sandals and a wide-brim hat on balmy afternoons, and style it with boots and a cozy cardigan when temperatures drop.
    — Mariana Best, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Iceland’s freezing temperatures typically last about five months of the year, but the government has chosen a balmy summer day for its pivotal national referendum.
    — Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
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“Temperate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temperate. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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