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as in moderate
avoiding extremes in behavior or expression
rather temperate in his appraisal of the movie, calling it good but not great
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as in sunny
marked by temperatures that are neither too high nor too low
escaped a cold Midwestern winter by vacationing in a more temperate climate down south
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as in ascetic
given to or marked by restraint in the satisfaction of one's appetites
a soft-spoken, serious-minded person of temperate habits
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Recent Examples of temperate
Understanding Plant Needs Most houseplants are tropical varieties that need a warm or temperate environment to thrive.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
In the summertime, the weather is fabulous and temperate—and the music is even better.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2024
Some Indigenous leaders say NOAA’s tribal consultation process fell short, but most agree the sanctuary is a step forward for conservation of the ocean, which provides Californians food, a temperate climate and recreation.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
On a temperate afternoon at London’s All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Barbora Krejčíková of the Czech Republic and Jasmine Paolini of Italy both played their first Wimbledon singles final on Saturday, with Krejčíková, the 31-seed, winning the match 6-2, 2-6, 6-4.
—Vogue, 13 July 2024
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
In the summertime, the weather is fabulous and temperate—and the music is even better.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2024
Some Indigenous leaders say NOAA’s tribal consultation process fell short, but most agree the sanctuary is a step forward for conservation of the ocean, which provides Californians food, a temperate climate and recreation.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
On a temperate afternoon at London’s All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Barbora Krejčíková of the Czech Republic and Jasmine Paolini of Italy both played their first Wimbledon singles final on Saturday, with Krejčíková, the 31-seed, winning the match 6-2, 2-6, 6-4.
—Vogue, 13 July 2024
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The analyst noted that the pullback in COP shares since the announcement of the Marathon Oil acquisition indicates that moderate inventory dilution resulting from the deal has already been priced into the stock.TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2025
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While moderation is absolutely appropriate for some (moderate alcohol use is defined as two or less drinks per day for men and one or less for women), studies do show that alcohol use is linked to cancer, chronic diseases and mental health issues.Chelsea Frank, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Some can withstand the sunny locations but some shade is best.Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
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Mallorca, Spain Mallorca, the largest of Spain’s Balearic Island, is famed for its sunny clime and beaches.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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From afar, there’s certainly something of the guru or the ascetic about Martin, something highly therapized and slightly otherworldly.Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
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Growing vegetables and seemingly delighted with the ascetic life, Orwell based himself in a bedroom of Barnhill to consider his life’s purpose and to write the most powerful and disturbing novel of the twentieth century, 1984.Rob Crossan, JSTOR Daily, 15 Nov. 2024
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But Judge Declines to Impose Punishment General News How the L.A. Wildfires Are Becoming a Conspiracy-Theorists' Haven -- and a Political Weapon Locals long have prized Palm Beach for its restrained serenity.Beth Landman, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Jan. 2025
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On the other hand, every action, inaction and reaction remains uncannily familiar, making Chowdhury’s restrained approach feel like the right one.Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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Creamy and oily on the palate with a fruity sweetness, a slight savory note, and a mild pepperiness.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Here’s How to Tell Chia seeds should have a mild, nutty aroma.Annie Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
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Not too soft without being harsh on the skin, these deliver gentle exfoliation while helping rinse away your cleanser.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
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Finish with a few more gentle pushes of your brush to get any remaining debris off your windshield, and be on your way.Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
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But somehow, during his more recent years in Gujarat, Modi had managed to rebrand himself as a sunny, pro-business techno-utopian, an abstemious leader with an intuitive grasp of 21st-century infrastructure and social media.Mohammad Ali, WIRED, 14 Apr. 2020
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Low mass has always been a Miata virtue, endowing the car with not just precise handling but also an abstemious appetite for tires and fuel.Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 21 July 2023
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The region’s balmy surf season, from December to May, aligns perfectly with the Northern Hemisphere’s winter, drawing wave-chasers and a vibrant influx of local hospitality and culinary projects.Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
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Friday's balmy weather is heading out, at least for a little while.Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Temperate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temperate. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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