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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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as in temperance
an avoidance of extremes in one's actions, beliefs, or habits
there was a steadfast temperateness about every aspect of his life
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Recent Examples of temperate
Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
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.
—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
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Adjective
Sunfish reside in open waters across the globe in tropical and temperate oceans and feed on mainly jellies and other gelatinous zooplankton like salps, squid, fish, crustaceans and algae.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
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.
—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
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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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In a special episode of Tilley's podcast Scrubbing In, the couple discussed the details of their engagement, which began last week on a sunny Mallorca beach with a surprising dress code.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
11 July 2025
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Chandan Khanna | Afp | Getty Images The Sunshine State isn’t always sunny, of course, especially during hurricane season.—
Scott Cohn,
CNBC,
11 July 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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More than 90 years after Congress repealed the 18th amendment, also known as Prohibition, and made consuming alcohol legal again, there’s a new temperance movement in town.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
4 July 2025
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For example, a team high in drive but low in temperance may be prone to rushing decisions or overlooking long-term consequences.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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These moves have prompted concern among segments of Trump's base supportive of a restrained international role, raising questions about the administration's direction ahead of a crucial 2026 midterm election cycle.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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As Rick, Goggins got to show longtime fans and incoming members of his fan club a rarer side of the actor: quiet, restrained, in deep amounts of unspoken pain.—
Josh Wigler,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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Country Music Hall of Famer Ray Stevens, 86, underwent successful heart surgery after a mild heart attack.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
11 July 2025
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Possible side effects of the vaccine, which the CDC says are usually mild, include soreness, redness or swelling; fever; mild rash; and temporary pain and stiffness in the joints.—
Jenny Porter Tilley,
IndyStar,
11 July 2025
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With four smart modes (cool, gentle, fast, and style) and magnetic attachments like a diffuser and concentrator, the Zuvi puts you in control.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
5 July 2025
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Hand wash with gentle soap and cold water, avoiding soaking, and use a mesh bag if machine washing is necessary.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
5 July 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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“Temperate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temperate. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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