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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
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.
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Vogue, 13 July 2024
Best Time To Visit Locals know the fall and winter tend to be the best times to visit Siesta Key for temperate weather, smaller crowds, and lower humidity.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2024
Earlier in the day, Zendaya stole the show at a more temperate reception downstairs, graciously taking selfies with throngs of starstruck revelers.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2024
Parts of the Midwest have been deemed climate havens by city leaders and climate scientists for their protection from sea-level rise and more temperate weather near the Great Lakes.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
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Vogue, 13 July 2024
Best Time To Visit Locals know the fall and winter tend to be the best times to visit Siesta Key for temperate weather, smaller crowds, and lower humidity.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2024
Earlier in the day, Zendaya stole the show at a more temperate reception downstairs, graciously taking selfies with throngs of starstruck revelers.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2024
Parts of the Midwest have been deemed climate havens by city leaders and climate scientists for their protection from sea-level rise and more temperate weather near the Great Lakes.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
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But the answer should’ve been to pivot to different, more moderate policies.William Pesek, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The number of emergency room visits for RSV is moderate but trending upward.Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 6 Dec. 2024
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For a truly sunny break, in one of the most beautiful spots in Europe, Marbella is a great choice.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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This scent feels like that first sip of a margarita on a sunny day—zesty, cool, and just the right amount of sweet.Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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The tale of Alexander the Great and the ascetic Diogenes illustrates my point.Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 1 Dec. 2024
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His personal life also provides plenty of fodder for the curious: Mondrian had a series of liaisons with women, and probably men as well, but lived alone in an ascetic studio.Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
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Speaking on behalf of the Mercosur nations, President of Uruguay Luis Lacalle Pou was more restrained and succinct.Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
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In June, the United States made a move in this direction by sponsoring a UN resolution calling on both Israel and Hamas to end the war, although the language was somewhat restrained, and for now, the resolution has had little effect.Daniel Silverman, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2024
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People who are infected may experience mild symptoms, from upper respiratory symptoms to conjunctivitis/pink eye, or more severe symptoms, which include pneumonia, multi-organ failure, or death.Charna Flam, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Symptoms can range from mild to severe with the most serious cases resulting in death.Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024
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As Stern’s Instagram posts have shown us, Bud has learned to use his litter box in front of the duo, has begun to accept cat treats from a human hand, and has even been purring in response to some gentle petting.Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
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The festive season is a time of gratitude, celebration and love, where gentle hearts rejoice in places of unlimited dreams.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
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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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Florida, with its sunny beaches and balmy weather, is no stranger to the wrath of wild storms that can turn paradise into chaos.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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On a balmy evening, choose the pavement terrace for prime people-watching opportunities.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Temperate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temperate. Accessed 19 Dec. 2024.
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