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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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Recent Examples of tempers
Skyler Shepard, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
So sensitive has this phase of behind-the-scenes mediation become that no one close to knowledge of it seems willing to risk whatever calculus is in play to calm tempers and restore confidence.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
For instance, as the moon clashes with Saturn, Mars and Mercury in Aries, tempers could flare internally or with those around you.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Thursday’s hearings are Kennedy’s first since a heated Senate Finance Committee appearance in September, where tempers rose as Kennedy defended his firing of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez.
—Chelsea Cirruzzo, STAT, 16 Apr. 2026
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
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
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
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Cellphone video taken by a witness shows Patterson yelling at the women as tempers flared.
—Skyler Shepard, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
So sensitive has this phase of behind-the-scenes mediation become that no one close to knowledge of it seems willing to risk whatever calculus is in play to calm tempers and restore confidence.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
For instance, as the moon clashes with Saturn, Mars and Mercury in Aries, tempers could flare internally or with those around you.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Thursday’s hearings are Kennedy’s first since a heated Senate Finance Committee appearance in September, where tempers rose as Kennedy defended his firing of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez.
—Chelsea Cirruzzo, STAT, 16 Apr. 2026
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
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
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
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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That put an end to the zero-tariff trade environment for exporters on both sides of the Atlantic and slapped new duties onto Scotch whisky and other spirits sent to America from Britain.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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The bar program, while still in development, is set to involve agave spirits and Mexican wines, with many sourced from the Valle de Guadalupe.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
1 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
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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
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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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Arimatsu’s team is continuing the search for atmospheres around other TNOs by relying on stellar occultation observations.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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Unlike most exoplanet studies, which focus on atmospheres, astronomers analyzed heat emitted from this planet's surface.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Ella, whose innocent, concerned face shows an interest in reading her father’s moods, has picked up that a new horizon isn’t entirely lamentable.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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More people are turning to apps and technology to improve their moods.—
Mitti Hicks,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 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
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The department processed 330 district attorney service requests and 324 dispositions, totaling 654 actions, or about 327 staff hours.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The famous voice occasionally softens into a murmur.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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The chart has improved, ETF inflows have returned, and the macro backdrop is starting to accommodate as the dollar softens and markets respond to easing geopolitical stress.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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“Tempers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tempers. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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