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as in atmospheres
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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Recent Examples of tempers
Erik Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2025
The past 18 months in particular — comprising Copa America, Concacaf Nations League and Gold Cup failures — have driven patience and tempers to the edge.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Lawmakers will enter what is expected to be the final week of session with tempers high.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Jamel Andre Childs, 35, was initially trying to cool tempers down inside Taste of the City Lounge on Franklin Ave.
—Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 17 Aug. 2025
When tempers begin to flare over the options, NASA flight director Gene Kranz encourages patience and calmness.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
The report affirms that greenhouse gases are warming the planet but tempers several claims.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
The Senate is expected to gavel out on Friday for summer recess but tempers are running hot as lawmakers speed toward the finish.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 30 July 2025
Verb
The second quarter saw the temperatures drop and the players’ tempers rise.
—Erik Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2025
The past 18 months in particular — comprising Copa America, Concacaf Nations League and Gold Cup failures — have driven patience and tempers to the edge.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Lawmakers will enter what is expected to be the final week of session with tempers high.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Jamel Andre Childs, 35, was initially trying to cool tempers down inside Taste of the City Lounge on Franklin Ave.
—Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 17 Aug. 2025
When tempers begin to flare over the options, NASA flight director Gene Kranz encourages patience and calmness.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
The report affirms that greenhouse gases are warming the planet but tempers several claims.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
The Senate is expected to gavel out on Friday for summer recess but tempers are running hot as lawmakers speed toward the finish.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 30 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tempers
Noun
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Follow-up observations could probe planetary atmospheres for signatures consistent with life, such as oxygen produced by photosynthesis.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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But their atmospheres can be like Earth's and have giant storms.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But the new film, set in 1986, finds the Warrens dealing with a bunch of personal matters, as well as a Pennsylvania family haunted by a mirror cursed with malevolent spirits.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Founded in London in 1969, the IWSC is renowned for its rigorous blind tastings and expert judging panels, which annually evaluate thousands of entries across all major spirits categories.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Matching energy levels, breed temperaments, and giving each pet their own space are also key to a successful transition.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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The two men have bad hair and unpredictable temperaments, but beyond that the similarities dissipate quickly.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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These issues ranged from academic difficulties and disruptive behaviors to depressive moods.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Our survey confirms other research that shows students who spend time outdoors – particularly in places with mature trees, open fields, parks, gardens and water – report better moods and lower stress.—
Chanam Lee,
The Conversation,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Arrive early—even at this altitude, the snow softens into slush by midday.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
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Bakar’s presence softens Bieber’s bad attitude and makes the track a little more romantic.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Viewers will get more context when the next episode airs Tuesday.—
David Wysong,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Young and the Restless airs weekdays on CBS (check local listings).—
Stephanie Wenger,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As was the case with Dark Forces, this remaster has stunning new cutscenes and visuals that are rich in color, as well as online multiplayer modes like deathmatch and capture the flag.—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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But most of those low-blue-light modes still let a considerable amount of blue light through, potentially keeping you up at night.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Behind the industry’s development sits a change in ethos, both in the vineyard and in attitudes toward the market.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Lalani describes how attitudes can shift in a single session.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Tempers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tempers. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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