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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
Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 8 Apr. 2026
Fists flew on the 50-yard line as tempers heated up during the traditional post-game handshake, with some athletes exiting the field bloodied and bruised.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Together, Kelly and the queen made a brilliant team, only rarely falling out when tempers frayed.
—Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
Scorpio October 23 – November 21 When tempers rise, truth deserves steady handling.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2026
October 23 – November 21 When tempers rise, truth deserves steady handling.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2026
If tempers rise, take a short walk and return with clear options, so the mood resets and the next action feels doable.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
Ari Aster’s merciless black comedy drags us back to May 2020 when tempers, temperatures and misinformation were heating up across America.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
As the female gang leader, Rachel House (Heartbreak High) tempers derangement with flashes of sincere tenderness.
—Judy Berman, Time, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
The tempers are still short, and the feelings are still messy in this four-part revival, streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ April 10, 2026.
—Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 8 Apr. 2026
Fists flew on the 50-yard line as tempers heated up during the traditional post-game handshake, with some athletes exiting the field bloodied and bruised.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Together, Kelly and the queen made a brilliant team, only rarely falling out when tempers frayed.
—Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
Scorpio October 23 – November 21 When tempers rise, truth deserves steady handling.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2026
October 23 – November 21 When tempers rise, truth deserves steady handling.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2026
If tempers rise, take a short walk and return with clear options, so the mood resets and the next action feels doable.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
Ari Aster’s merciless black comedy drags us back to May 2020 when tempers, temperatures and misinformation were heating up across America.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
As the female gang leader, Rachel House (Heartbreak High) tempers derangement with flashes of sincere tenderness.
—Judy Berman, Time, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tempers
Noun
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The film follows a quiet inmate arriving at a violent Indonesian prison with a supernatural entity that kills those with the darkest auras.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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This airbrush design on a long square nail comprises a mix of French-tip auras, clear blobs, and 3D florals for a fun and funky design.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Hollywood and exhibitors alike are arriving in good spirits because people are actually going to theaters.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
12 Apr. 2026
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All four were reported to be in good health and good spirits.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Singapore Sling and the Million Dollar Cocktail are sisters who share the same DNA and many of the same qualities but possess quite different temperaments and have gone on to enjoy different lives.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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Players of all kinds of temperaments, skill levels and game styles have done it, do it, and will do it in the future — and there are methods to the madness that takes over a tennis player in the throes of frustration.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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So the strategic release temporarily moderates price increases.—
Scott L. Montgomery,
The Conversation,
23 Mar. 2026
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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.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The team’s diamond-anvil device can generate pressures as high as five million atmospheres.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Apr. 2026
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The project aims to preserve the Swamp’s historic character, including orange Wing Walls and the close fan-to-field proximity that helps create one of the best game-day atmospheres in college football.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The lack of reprieve meant that along with Greg’s flip-flopping shifts, my moods tended to follow suit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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Everyone picks up on your moods today.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But white settlers found their stubborn dispositions too unruly for domestication and their big bodies too tempting a commodity.—
Christine Peterson,
Outdoor Life,
5 Mar. 2026
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The solstice will occur on March 20, bringing with it longer, warmer days, blooming flowers, and overall happier dispositions.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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According to Charles Schwab, nearly 40% of individuals with $1 million-plus investible assets say travel will be their luxury spend, even as spending on traditional luxury goods softens.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Apr. 2026
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After chopping, let the tomatoes sit with the garlic and vinegar for at least 30 minutes, until everything softens.—
Claire Saffitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Tempers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tempers. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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