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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
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
October 23 – November 21 When tempers rise, truth deserves steady handling.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2026
If tempers rise, take a short walk and return with clear options, so the mood resets and the next action feels doable.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 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
Our findings point to similar trends from the effects of lost tempers, fractured social networks and excessive political rumination.
—Stephen Neely, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2026
Their opposing philosophies on farming spark a long-running feud, with the film following the two Dereks’ turbulent, often funny relationship as tempers fray, wild animals escape and the land is transformed.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
There, deliberation tempers impulse, and compromise hammers disagreements into workable solutions.
—Jackie Calmes, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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
October 23 – November 21 When tempers rise, truth deserves steady handling.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2026
If tempers rise, take a short walk and return with clear options, so the mood resets and the next action feels doable.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 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
Our findings point to similar trends from the effects of lost tempers, fractured social networks and excessive political rumination.
—Stephen Neely, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2026
Their opposing philosophies on farming spark a long-running feud, with the film following the two Dereks’ turbulent, often funny relationship as tempers fray, wild animals escape and the land is transformed.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
There, deliberation tempers impulse, and compromise hammers disagreements into workable solutions.
—Jackie Calmes, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tempers
Noun
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The film follows a quiet inmate arriving at a violent Indonesian prison with a supernatural entity that kills those with the darkest auras.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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This airbrush design on a long square nail comprises a mix of French-tip auras, clear blobs, and 3D florals for a fun and funky design.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The vice president of the Gardner PTA, Oralia Rodriguez, even brought ice cream to campus in an effort to lift spirits.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Pernod Ricard has spent recent years moving away from wine and toward spirits, including the December sale of Mumm Napa to Trinchero Family Wine & Spirits.—
Aidin Vaziri,
San Francisco Chronicle,
28 Mar. 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
Verb
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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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Researchers at Sweden’s Stockholm University used x-ray lasers to determine the existence of the critical point at -81 degrees Fahrenheit (63 degrees Celsius) and roughly 14,500 pounds per square inch (1,000 atmospheres).—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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Unger, who lives in Clearwater, has a reputation for solid stand-alone thrillers that have landed on bestseller lists, with unusual plots and unconventional motives shrouded in dark-but-not-oppressive atmospheres.—
Oline H. Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Apple has positioned it as a creative tool that can build mixes based on moods, themes or specific requests.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Diagnosis can be made through a physical exam and lab testing, as well as mental health assessments and tracking of moods, sleep patterns and other factors.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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But white settlers found their stubborn dispositions too unruly for domestication and their big bodies too tempting a commodity.—
Christine Peterson,
Outdoor Life,
5 Mar. 2026
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The solstice will occur on March 20, bringing with it longer, warmer days, blooming flowers, and overall happier dispositions.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Early conversations about money, time, or care may feel stretchy, but clarity softens bumps as the day unfolds.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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By the end of the month, the mood softens as the sun enters Taurus, bringing the focus back to friendships, collaborations and long-term dreams.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Tempers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tempers. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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