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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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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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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
The 24-time Grand Slam champion was off from the beginning, struggling to find his wind despite the dry and temperate afternoon in the California desert.
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Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 9 Mar. 2025
Spanish canals operated in a temperate climate and were managed by individual farmers who could maintain or increase their water flow.
—Ari Caramanica, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2025
In fact, the more temperate weather can be the best time to snuggle up outside, sit by a fire pit, and enjoy a new piece of outdoor furniture.
—Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2024
The temperate weather eliminates the need for expensive insulation, heating systems, and other winter-proofing measures typical of northern builds.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
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Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 9 Mar. 2025
Spanish canals operated in a temperate climate and were managed by individual farmers who could maintain or increase their water flow.
—Ari Caramanica, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2025
In fact, the more temperate weather can be the best time to snuggle up outside, sit by a fire pit, and enjoy a new piece of outdoor furniture.
—Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2024
The temperate weather eliminates the need for expensive insulation, heating systems, and other winter-proofing measures typical of northern builds.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temperate
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This indicates a moderate Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 28.6% (compared to 19.4% for the S&P 500).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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In 2024 the company logged 30 million euros in sales, in line with the previous year, but Corti expects a moderate drop this year.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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The Leo moon enhances an outspoken and sunny disposition until someone challenges your expression.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Historically, sunglasses have had an intricate relationship to colder climates as opposed to the sunnier side of the sidewalk.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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But Pascal, for all the twinkle in his eye, often plays relatively sexless characters — from the fatherly energy of The Last of Us to the ascetic qualities of The Mandalorian.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
9 June 2025
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Meanwhile, narratives of Ayyappan usually describe him as a god raised as a human prince who becomes a warrior and finally an ascetic.—
Deepa Das Acevedo,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Apr. 2019
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Chief among them is that Iran's retaliatory strike turned out to be more restrained than many had feared.—
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CNBC,
24 June 2025
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His cooking balances the delicate, restrained flavors of traditional kaiseki with the richer, more robust flavors he’s explored in Western kitchens.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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After the Animal Kingdom star shaved his head for another role, Williamson had a mild freakout.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
29 June 2025
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Their grass-like hollow leaves have a mild onion flavor and are common in salads and dips.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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The best long-lasting eyeliner for mature skin, then, should have a gentle glide, grip, and staying power without calling attention to fine lines or crepey lids.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
23 June 2025
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Through its busy streets, the Ford Ranger PHEV emitted a gentle hum at low speeds and easily handled deep road ruts and drain covers with little fuss.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Some have evolved exceedingly specific diets—diets that would put even the most abstemious human to shame.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The solution offered up by some: the sort of abstemious, low-fat, often vegetarian, diets that had been prescribed as lust-control regimens only decades earlier.—
Rachel Hope Cleves / Made by History,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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Spending a beautiful summer evening inside a dark cinema just feels wrong—but the thing about Istanbul is that pretty much every single evening from May through to September is balmy, sunny, and gorgeous.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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On balmy mornings in August, get up early to see this elusive planet climbing almost straight up above the point of sunrise.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
24 June 2025
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“Temperate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temperate. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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