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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
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
With the sewage crisis, Aguirre had been a foil to Vargas, who had opposed the emergency declaration and had tried to temper concerns about air safety.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Of all their players most likely to let his temper boil over, Marcos Acuna emerged as comfortably the most likely.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 25 June 2025
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Noun
But their excitement for the league’s growth was tempered by the reality of the ongoing CBA negotiations.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
With the sewage crisis, Aguirre had been a foil to Vargas, who had opposed the emergency declaration and had tried to temper concerns about air safety.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
Verb
With vintage variation inevitable, these older wines are used not to mask inconsistency, but to temper extremes.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Of all their players most likely to let his temper boil over, Marcos Acuna emerged as comfortably the most likely.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temper
Noun
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Among the 16 all-new Houseguests competing for the $750,000 grand prize this summer are an aura painter, a dungeon master and a professional bull rider.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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But there’s an aura of inevitability around the Blue Jays right now.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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This can start to affect your mood, mindset and even your relationships.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Spruce yours up with shelving for your plants, lighting to set the mood outside, and cooling accessories to keep you comfortable in the dead heat of summer.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
9 July 2025
Noun
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In the doc, Nobu comes across as a man with few flaws and a very even temperament.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
2 July 2025
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Scientists say the bees' temperament is a defense mechanism to ward off predators.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
Verb
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They’re served in a heap in a bowl, the logs of potato annealed, shiny and splotched with balsamic vinegar.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
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Workable quantum solutions that make use of annealing systems are now in use.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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That show is, by the way, is still going on and moderated by a conservative.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
4 July 2025
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As inflation ravaged the global economy, the U.S. central bank hiked rates to a two-decade high by 2023, but began lowering rates in 2024 as inflation moderated.—
Derek Saul,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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The Grill at Smooth Rapids serves up hearty meals with river views and often hosts live music, creating a lively, family-friendly atmosphere.—
Korrin Bishop,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Developed by Indigo Road Hospitality with interiors by B. Berry and architecture by Neil Stevenson, the hotel blends contemporary design with a spacious, residential atmosphere.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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The same spirit that saved my education, that ensures your holiday package arrives on time, could be written out of the equation altogether.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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There was no moment in the tournament that better captured the spirit of football and its role as an emotional release valve than when every member of the squad hounded Gray.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The cases against Oren and Alon Alexander remain pending and nothing involving the disposition of this case affects the cases against the Alexander brothers.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 July 2025
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The Supreme Court may decide on the case as early as June 12, and a majority of justices have signaled a friendly disposition toward upholding Tennessee’s law that took effect in June 2023.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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“Temper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temper. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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