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tempers 1 of 2

noun

plural of temper
1
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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tempers

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verb

present tense third-person singular of temper
1
as in anneals

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as in moderates

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Recent Examples of tempers
Noun
Whether these moves are enough to cool tempers on the streets, or simply price out the backpackers while the crowds keep coming, is a question Barcelona will answer over the next few summers. — Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Later, the Moon opposes Mars, making tempers quick and reactions sharper than intended. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026 Even in healthy relationships, people sometimes lose their tempers. — Angela Haupt, Time, 16 July 2026 Voices were raised and tempers ran high, dividing GOP lawmakers over the Iran war and a major election reform bill called the SAVE America Act, multiple attendees told reporters. — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 25 June 2026 Fewer fouls but more red cards This summer’s tournament has been played in good spirit, with tempers rarely flaring and challenges remaining fairly clean across the opening 48 games. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 24 June 2026 Leo July 23 – August 22 When tempers meet quick words, choose kinder pacing. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 23 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tempers
  1. auras
  2. spirits
  3. temperaments
  4. moderates
  5. atmospheres
  6. moods
  7. dispositions
  8. softens
Noun
  • Auramaxxing Similar to the trend of smellmaxxing, teens are taking to TikTok to increase their auras with the new term auramaxxing.
    — Stephanie Kasulka, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Pink auras over a white base mingle with colorful gemstones, while black accent nails, 3D stars, and swirling details make every finger feel like its own tiny work of art.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of auras
Noun
  • One of the Roundhouse’s biggest brags is an extensive liquor collection, highlighting spirits produced in New York State.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Rookie shortstop Kaelen Culpepper was sore but in good spirits on Sunday morning after he was struck by a pitch on the back of his right shoulder in Saturday’s victory.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of spirits
Noun
  • In no small part, the internet and social media have helped create these temperaments fraught with contempt bordering on hatred.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Are there some breeds, some illnesses, some temperaments that are better suited to hospice care than others?
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of temperaments
Verb
  • In Kelowna, wine begins with the water—grapes can’t grow this far north without the lake, which moderates the valley’s climate year-round.
    — Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2026
  • So the strategic release temporarily moderates price increases.
    — Scott L. Montgomery, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
Definition of moderates
Noun
  • Unique, elegant, and with a touch of darkness—the names on this list are all inspired by the haunting atmospheres of Gothic literature and cinema.
    — Anna Earl, Parents, 5 Sep. 2026
  • As has our play in the Coliseum, including running the table last year in front of a lot of epic atmospheres.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of atmospheres
Noun
  • Aina emphasized the importance of color in influencing moods and self-perception and aims to bring joy to people in a sometimes-frustrating world through the use of the sun and sunflower motifs.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 13 Sep. 2026
  • The fashion for the season similarly runs the gamut, touching on various moods and sartorial personalities in the process.
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of moods
Noun
  • Earlier this year, Harrison Street sold a 12-property student housing portfolio for $910 million, one of the largest dispositions in the sector in recent years.
    — Diana Olick, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The state's Clean Slate legislation addresses the criminal records system itself, including procedures for identifying missing dispositions and correcting incomplete criminal history information.
    — Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of dispositions
Verb
  • That dynamic remains visible even as pricing softens across the commercial market.
    — Randy Sadler, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Though the adaptation softens Sophoclean ambiguity in favor of moral clarity, commanding performances and lush costumes, projections and Indigenous music create a gripping spectacle that renews the Getty’s classical theater tradition.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of softens

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“Tempers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tempers. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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