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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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as in moderates
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Recent Examples of tempers
Vanessa Carlson Bender, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 7 Jan. 2026
Sirianni wasn’t expecting tempers to flare in Philly.
—Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
As political infighting made the usual arguments over Costco's lenient return policy look tame by comparison, tempers boiled.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
Miners have only weeks to move dirt before winter shuts them down, alliances fracture, tempers explode and fortunes hang by a thread.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 5 Dec. 2025
Hamas’ sudden attack on October 7, 2023, marked the deadliest day in Israeli history, sparking a war that has enflamed regional tempers and set off a regional conflict involving Iran and its allies operating on seven fronts.
—Jennifer Cunningham, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
One minute later, while tempers were finally settling down, Allende scored his second goal of the night, a header off a cross from Alba.
—Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
This Mercurial moonwalk is going to fuel our tempers and emotions.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 6 Nov. 2025
When a conversation is heading in a negative direction, the goal should be to defuse tempers, not inflame.
—Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 30 Oct. 2025
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After Mayor Paul TenHaken called a 10 minute recess to cool tempers, the council voted 4-3 not to accept the preliminary plan for the data center.
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Deep red auras glow against a glossy black backdrop.—
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Labubus allowed fashion girlies to get nostalgic with their Birkins, the trad look swept social media’s most aesthetic corners, and the TikTok generation (following its near US ban) began farming its auras.—
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Despite its name, the bar operates as a globally minded cocktail destination with equal attention paid to other spirits, along with small bites and an impressive cigar selection.—
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And for Dirty Shirleys, different spirits, including vodka, gin, tequila and vermouth can be substituted.—
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This year, the most piquant examples of the mad mother arrived in dramas of various hues and temperaments.—
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The two men’s temperaments are very different.—
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The Digital Services Act primarily moderates the content on online platforms to prioritize user safety, while the Digital Markets Act aims to prevent Big Tech companies from abusing their market dominance.—
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Their answer is a framework that moderates collective impulses while preserving the rights of individuals and minorities.—
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While warm-toned light is key to making your space inviting and cozy, a smart lamp that offers a spectrum of colors is essential for encompassing a range of atmospheres.—
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Of the 150 or so exoplanet atmospheres studied to date, no others have possessed detectable molecular carbon.—
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His temper flips without warning, and his moods shift just as quickly.—
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As poetic as Le Cap du Roc seems, its bones are built for the coast’s demanding moods, according to Coldwell Banker.—
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The Celtics pounded the paint with Neemias Queta and Luka Garza, a pair of bruising bigs who also can force the issue from 3-point range despite their lumbering dispositions.—
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However, because the animals' natural habitats share some overlap and both have similarly docile dispositions, zoos often group howlers and capybaras together.—
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Rain that gets through cracks in the pavement softens the soil beneath, causing more deformation under traffic loading and leading to more cracking, according to Jonathan Stewart, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering.—
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Straddling formalwear codes and casualwear, Jang softens traditional silhouettes via unexpected fabric pairings, texture contrast, and use of hybrid materials.—
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“Tempers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tempers. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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