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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 moderates
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Recent Examples of tempers
Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 28 May 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
The moment one starts perceiving what Arnold and friends undergo as excessively dismal, a quick peak at the live-action cruelty in action around the globe tempers that notion.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 15 May 2026
But when a former coworker pulls the same maneuver, tempers flare, and things start to get pretty dark.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026
But tempers boiled over on Thursday.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
After heading to another location to continue partying, tempers flared again and about 25 people engaged in another brawl on the front lawn of the second home, whose owners were present at the time, witnesses told police.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Courtney Williams can ignite passions — and tempers — with in-your-jersey intensity.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 8 May 2026
Noun
This morning, the emotional Moon opposes combative Mars, so tempers and needs can pull in opposite directions.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 28 May 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
The moment one starts perceiving what Arnold and friends undergo as excessively dismal, a quick peak at the live-action cruelty in action around the globe tempers that notion.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 15 May 2026
But when a former coworker pulls the same maneuver, tempers flare, and things start to get pretty dark.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026
But tempers boiled over on Thursday.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
After heading to another location to continue partying, tempers flared again and about 25 people engaged in another brawl on the front lawn of the second home, whose owners were present at the time, witnesses told police.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Courtney Williams can ignite passions — and tempers — with in-your-jersey intensity.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tempers
Noun
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The tortoiseshell palette is deconstructed in this look, which features a blend of full torties, chocolate brown tips, and barley there caramel auras.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
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These characters have been somewhat thinly drawn despite the vibrant auras of Joy Sunday and Richard Jenkins since the beginning.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The judging panels awarded Silver, Gold, and, for the standouts, Master medals to spirits that meet a very high benchmark for balance, purity, and category character.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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This new rye whiskey started its life in Illinois, specifically at Chicago craft distillery Koval, which makes some very… interesting spirits (the Koopers trained there as distillers).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
31 May 2026
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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.—
Matt Fleming,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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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
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
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This destructive process caused an influx of lithium into their atmospheres.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
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Whether for late-night meals, romantic settings or rooftop lounges — consumers are willing to pay for atmospheres tailored to specific occasions.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
Noun
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The Chandelier bar, with its three layers of bars encased in crystals, is still one of the most recognizable cocktail settings in town; Vesper and Ghost Donkey add very different but equally scene-y moods just steps away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Today’s outdoor culinary enthusiast has many finer options than my dad’s generation—methods and equipment to suit their theatricality, flavor preferences, competitive spirit, and moods of all manners.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
Noun
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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.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
13 May 2026
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Deputies will document all referrals and dispositions so the department can track how often services are offered, what resources are utilized and whether those efforts are producing measurable results.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Due to its semi-transparency, the facade invites the shifting sky and the green hues of the surrounding forest canopy into the interior, creating an environment that softens the line between inside and out.—
Bridget Borgobello
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
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Back in April, Bieber debuted a vanilla French glaze manicure thats softens the sharp contrast of a typical French mani.—
Charley Ross,
Glamour,
28 May 2026
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“Tempers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tempers. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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