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as in aura
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 mood
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 temperament
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 to anneal
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as in to moderate
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Recent Examples of temper
Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
In the days following daylight saving time, try to be more forgiving if your child is throwing extra temper tantrums or seems to be particularly frustrated or emotional.
—Dina Roth Port, Parents, 7 Mar. 2025
Steven Dudash, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
One of the advertising industry’s top forecasters has tempered its expectations for ad spending in the U.S., citing a foggy economic outlook and a downturn in consumer confidence.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Most people are looking for a young and friendly family dog, but there are a few of us out there who have a soft spot for the outcasts with a bit of a temper.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
In the days following daylight saving time, try to be more forgiving if your child is throwing extra temper tantrums or seems to be particularly frustrated or emotional.
—Dina Roth Port, Parents, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
However, while promises of deregulation and the removal of export controls were initially greeted with enthusiasm, that optimism has since tempered into cautious pragmatism.
—Steven Dudash, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
One of the advertising industry’s top forecasters has tempered its expectations for ad spending in the U.S., citing a foggy economic outlook and a downturn in consumer confidence.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temper
Noun
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In this scenario, the most likely outcome would involve Punk pinning Seth Rollins, providing a decisive conclusion to their ongoing feud with a clear pinfall victory, while strategically preserving Roman Reigns' aura of dominance and mystique by avoiding a direct pinfall loss to Punk.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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Like Napoleon’s Uncle Rico, who dwells on his long-ago high-school-football days, Garrett is living in the faded aura of past glory: in his case, a 1989 video-game championship.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And when Angela asks about how Brit lost her license—likely looking for clarity, not conflict—the mood shifts fast.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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Recently, the mood in higher ed has shifted from introspective to panicked.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Åberg’s management team wanted to find the perfect caddie — experienced, with the right temperament — to pair with its client, an uber-talented rookie learning how to be a pro.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Lago, the incumbent mayor who prides himself on his responsiveness to residents and sustainability initiatives, has faced scrutiny for his temperament, as well as his former ties to a controversial developer.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Workable quantum solutions that make use of annealing systems are now in use.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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These services provide access to advanced quantum computing technologies, including annealing quantum computers with over 5,000 qubits and quantum-classical hybrid solvers capable of tackling complex problems involving up to one million variables.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
18 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The gathering featured a Q&A with the two moderated by Joanna Robinson, Russo joining via Zoom.—
Zena Tsarfin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2025
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Maxwell Caulfield, who brings the '80s heartthrob to life in the cult classic Empire Records, recently took the stage in Hartford, Conn., at 90s Con on Saturday, March 29, in a panel moderated by actress Jenna Leigh Green.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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More than 2,300 rocket bodies orbiting the Earth can't be controlled and will eventually reenter the atmosphere, according to Nature.com.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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And the present environment, with harsh temperatures, intense radiation, and a sparse atmosphere, isn’t exactly propitious for life.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
ArsTechnica,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As Donatella Versace prepares to step into her new role as Global Ambassador, there is hope that the Prada Group will honor and preserve the brand’s familial legacy, keeping the spirit of the Versace family alive at its core.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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There are signs that SEIU Local 1000’s efforts have renewed the spirits of members who in recent years have weathered a tumultuous leadership change and a contract negotiation that left many unsatisfied.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Who lives and who dies depends on a slew of variable factors: Where they are tried, how skillful their attorneys are, the whims of prosecutors, quirks in the law, the dispositions of judges and jurors, and what victims want.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
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They would otherwise be returned to the family of the deceased person for final disposition.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Temper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temper. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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