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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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as in anneals
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as in moderates
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Noun
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Our moods were instantly lifted at the sight of Florida’s only endemic bird species in its natural habitat.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025 -
Are these recurring nightmares, because sleep is very important to maintaining stable moods.—
Nate Jackson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The care the wizard takes in cooking the simple breakfast, even making sure the fire is literally fed, instantly softens Sophie and the audience to the illusive character.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
21 Dec. 2024
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In the Axios Macro consensus, inflation remains elevated even as the economy softens, constraining the Federal Reserve's ability to cut interest rates.—
Courtenay Brown,
Axios,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Again, youth attitudes toward corruption don’t bode well for many of the governments in this year’s elections.—
Richard Aidoo,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
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The exhibit displays over two centuries of sculptures that show how art has produced and reproduced racial attitudes and ideologies.—
John P. Jackson,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Because butter’s subtle flavor can readily take on strong aromas, store butter away from pungent foods, such as onions, citrus, or herbs.—
Annie Peterson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2025
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Warm-climate Sauvignon Blanc from regions like California, South Africa, and parts of Australia feature aromas of ripe tropical fruit notes of pineapple and mango, along with peach and melon.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Quality trash bags hold in smells by preventing trash from leaking or spilling out, which mitigates lingering bacteria and odors.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025
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Ultimately, cultivating frontline leaders mitigates the significant costs linked to management failure.—
Dave Winsborough,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The hero ingredient in the Dae Desert Detox Clarifying Shampoo is the brand’s Signature Desert Botanical Blend, which moisturizes, fights frizz, adds shine, soothes the scalp, strengthens and prevents breakage.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Serena Williams soothes any inflammation with her CurrentBody LED mask, while Abby Champion travels everywhere with an acupressure pen.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The big reveal alleviates some of the pressure, but the shock of it comes a little too late, and what proceeds to unfold in the third act feels like a film disappointedly letting out almost all its air.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Mar. 2025
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This encourages blood flow in the body, and alleviates pressure off the liver, per Mount Sinai.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA TODAY,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For example, a skincare company could focus on moisturizing products in areas with dry climates and promoting sunscreen use in sunny areas.—
Waleed Najam,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Farming developed much later in tropical zones because digging up plants with tools from soft, warm, moist soil was so much easier than in climates with harder, drier soil that required irrigation.—
John Mariani,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Tempers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tempers. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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