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adjective

Definition of temperednext
as in hardened

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verb

past tense of temper
1
as in annealed

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as in softened

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Recent Examples of tempered
Adjective
Councilmember Jose Preciado took a more tempered view on the state’s position, and said the financing question should be separated from broader concerns about the project’s design. — Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026 The super-senior brings a fiery magnitude that lifts his tempered Bulldogs. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026 Georgia has similar ambitions, if a tad more tempered. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026 Glassware without a microwave-safe label should not be used, including non-tempered glass, antique or fragile glassware, or glass with metallic trims or decorations. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tempered
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tempered
  1. hardened
  2. toughened
  3. softened
  4. compressed
  5. lightened
  6. compacted
  7. moderated
  8. solid
Adjective
  • Deficient calcification sometimes occurs naturally, but biologists suspect vitamin D deficiency when teeth are regularly stratified by layers of hardened and soft dentin.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Nov. 2026
  • O’Brien’s Ted Keegan is a father, farmer and military veteran — a hardened man who’s spent much of his life following orders and keeping secrets.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of hardened
Verb
  • Recall the custom Yasmina Atta dress that married a plunging latex bodice with a frothy tulle tutu, slung low on the hips and toughened up with studded belts.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Italy also temporarily toughened controls on travel from the country.
    — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of toughened
Verb
  • There’s little indication that Miller has softened on immigration whatsoever.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 11 Nov. 2026
  • But, despite preferring to load the dishwasher rather than attend the ceremony, his attitude appears to have slightly softened after the band's eventual induction this year.
    — Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of softened
Adjective
  • That puts Brick between a compressed 40-hour week and the 32-hour model some researchers advocate.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2026
  • How McCracken pulls this off, fleshing out narrative journeys for the five Harkans in such a compressed fashion, is worth a long critical study in itself.
    — John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of compressed
Verb
  • Both Maldonado and Querisma stress the importance of putting warmth back into hair that has been heavily lightened before applying the final brown shade.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The service is not suitable for very fine hair or hair that has been heavily bleached or lightened.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of lightened
Adjective
  • National Geographic notes that dandelion roots can loosen compacted ground, improving aeration and reducing erosion.
    — Ryan Brennan May 1, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Definition of compacted
Verb
  • The conversation with Hook at the 200-seat Clive Davis Theater will be moderated by the Rock Hall’s VP of education, Jason Hanley.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Insurers are still adjusting to previous losses While the pace of car insurance increases has moderated in some markets recently, insurers still spent several years raising car insurance premiums to account for earlier claims expenses.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of moderated
Adjective
  • Turkey is also the world's fifth-biggest emitter of methane from solid waste, according to nonprofit emissions tracker Climate TRACE.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Patrick Williams played the third-most minutes out of any Bulls player, providing a solid defensive presence while leading the entire roster with seven rebounds.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
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“Tempered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tempered. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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