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as in auras
a special quality or impression associated with something
there's a temper of tranquility about the retreat that visitors find very inviting
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as in spirits
a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion
was in quite a bad temper after spilling his juice all over his new shirt
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as in temperaments
one's characteristic attitude or mood
she has an even temper and a calm manner that sets everyone all at ease
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as in anneals
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as in moderates
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Recent Examples of tempers
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2026
So far, crowd moods have been good, but tempers rise in the knockout stage of the competition.
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Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Those moments led to Game 3 at Madison Square Garden where tempers flared early.
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Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
10 June 2026
Suddenly, everyone was talking at once, voices and tempers rising.
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Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
Patience is tried; tempers are frayed.
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Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Scott Pelley is at the center of tempers flaring at CBS.
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Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
The explosive preview opens during a cast trip, where tempers are already flaring.
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Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
27 May 2026
Emotional weather systems with tempers, intuition, sensitivity, and something wild in our blood.
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Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
Noun
Leo July 23 – August 22 When tempers meet quick words, choose kinder pacing.
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Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2026
So far, crowd moods have been good, but tempers rise in the knockout stage of the competition.
—
Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Those moments led to Game 3 at Madison Square Garden where tempers flared early.
—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
10 June 2026
Suddenly, everyone was talking at once, voices and tempers rising.
—
Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
Patience is tried; tempers are frayed.
—
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Scott Pelley is at the center of tempers flaring at CBS.
—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
The explosive preview opens during a cast trip, where tempers are already flaring.
—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
27 May 2026
Emotional weather systems with tempers, intuition, sensitivity, and something wild in our blood.
—
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tempers
Noun
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Punch up your summer manicure with rainbow-bright auras, color-shifting chrome, and vibrant blooming gel designs.
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These characters have been somewhat thinly drawn despite the vibrant auras of Joy Sunday and Richard Jenkins since the beginning.
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Thank you for a plethora of news on June 17 that didn’t crush our spirits.
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As one of the world’s largest spirits conglomerates, the company certainly had access to some choice, well-aged stocks.
Noun
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Rubens got their opposing temperaments spot-on in a double portrait from 1603.
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The race left relatively normal Democrats like former Controller Betty Yee, former Speaker Toni Atkins, former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan struggling to gain traction despite having seemingly better temperaments, resumes, and ideas.
Verb
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So the strategic release temporarily moderates price increases.
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There’s a lot of science behind this practice, but to put it simply, baking in a water bath regulates and moderates the temperature of the baked good, encouraging an even bake.
Noun
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Ricard is no stranger to raucous softball atmospheres.
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Each smell is said to elicit different atmospheres.
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Similar to the way the moon waxes and wanes, this Water sign’s moods are known to fluctuate.
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Priorities shifted along with his moods.
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Change the leader themselves — their behaviours, their habits, their dispositions.
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David Yannetti, representing Officer Nicholas O’Malley, 33, has filed a slew of discovery motions in the case — requesting records of King’s complete criminal history, including all arrests, charges, dispositions, and pending matters from any jurisdiction.
Verb
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Biotin, probiotic ferments, and Korean botanical extracts support stronger, healthier-looking hair, while the lightweight formula smooths and softens without sacrificing volume.
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Cook until the onion softens slightly, 30 seconds, then stir in the garlic, bell peppers and jalapeño.
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“Tempers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tempers. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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