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 Unsurprisingly, the wine lists are impeccable across the property, from Santé Restaurant to 38º North Wine Bar, which takes its name from the temperate latitude that cuts through some of the world’s finest wine regions. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 The air was fresh and temperate, a welcome reprieve from the late fall chill that was settling into the East Coast. — Trisha Thadani Kirsten Potter Tanya Pérez Devin Murphy, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 No other environments in the solar system share the temperate environment of Earth — there's either too much heat or too much cold, too much radiation or not enough light, too much acidity or toxic materials. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 29 Sep. 2026 The lake creates a temperate microclimate that sustains one of the country’s most productive fruit-growing regions—and makes this the best possible place to forget a packed lunch. — Mike Norton, Midwest Living, 26 Sep. 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
  • Republicans, however, could take advantage of Newsom’s action and cast him as a soft-on-crime liberal who is out of touch with most Americans, which risks turning away moderate voters.
    — Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
  • By contrast, Hernandez de Cos favors a more moderate policy style.
    — , CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of moderate
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  • On a recent, sunny Friday afternoon, Daniel Stromberg sat in the hospital cafeteria at University of Illinois Health, with a set of purple pens and white business cards spread out on the table, as people streamed in and out.
    — Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Sunday is expected to be sunny with a high near 63 and a low around 47 under clear skies overnight.
    — Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of sunny
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  • Lakshmana’s final act of service occurs when Kala (time personified), disguised as an ascetic messenger, requests a private audience with Rama.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • But there is a certain ascetic simplicity to this labyrinthine heritage building that remains relatively unadorned.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of ascetic
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  • Ugly Baby was one of the rare spots in the city that didn’t hold back on heat like many in America do to appease Western palates and milder heat tolerances.
    — Ali Domrongchai, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The mild weather will continue Tuesday night, when partly cloudy skies and temperatures dip to around 53 degrees.
    — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 2 Nov. 2026
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  • How demographics and diversification shape Suntory’s strategy Investors have grown concerned that young consumers are more abstemious than their parents were at the same age.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of abstemious
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  • Its epic-length bookends transposed the funereal aims of Bell Witch’s modern doom masterpiece Mirror Reaper to Floydian realms, while its gentler, more meditative midsection never completely renounced the artists’ metal roots.
    — Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Our goal was to take it easy during the daylight hours with a gentle hike or two, and store up our energy for a nocturnal expedition come sundown.
    — Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of gentle
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  • The body of research on non-abstinent recovery has been growing as well.
    — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
  • 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
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  • On a balmy April afternoon at Abbey Road Studios in London, a 74-piece orchestra comprised of violinists, cellists, flautists and even an organ-payer, is packed into Studio One.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • On a balmy September night in Paris, analog was the on the brain as Revolve celebrated the launch of its glossy new magazine on day two of Paris Fashion Week.
    — Vogue, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026
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“Temperate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temperate. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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