tempers 1 of 2

noun

Definition of tempersnext
plural of temper
1
as in atmospheres
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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2
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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3
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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tempers

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verb

present tense third-person singular of temper
1
as in anneals

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as in moderates

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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tempers
  1. moods
  2. softens
  3. attitudes
  4. aromas
  5. mitigates
  6. soothes
  7. alleviates
  8. climates
Noun
  • Others misunderstand your moods as the moon and Mercury clash.
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
  • People who practice Pilates have reported improved moods and cognition.
    Amy Kwan, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of moods
Verb
  • The care the wizard takes in cooking the simple breakfast, even making sure the fire is literally fed, instantly softens Sophie and the audience to the illusive character.
    Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Managing resources according to seasonality softens how demand fluctuations impact your cash flow and operations.
    Achraf Golli, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of softens
Noun
  • Beyond jolly attitudes among fund managers and other market participants, the phenomenon traces back to low trading volume and a lack of potentially harmful economic and earnings reports, though jolly attitudes among investors.
    Derek Saul, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This entitlement, characterized by unrealistic expectations for instant success and recognition, has led to a shift in work attitudes and behaviors, presenting challenges for business leaders.
    Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of attitudes
Noun
  • Built for winter homebodies and self-care fiends, their new aromas include sea breeze, firewood and forest air.
    Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The 2022 has aromas of freesia, freshly ground white pepper, and lemon curd.
    Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of aromas
Verb
  • And the Act mitigates those threats not by imposing any restriction on speech, but instead by prohibiting a foreign adversary from controlling the platform.
    Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Seeing them as such illuminates the peculiar nuances of social living and mitigates the hubris that managers can reduce their dynamism into the singularity of a forecast.
    Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of mitigates
Verb
  • The hero ingredient in the Dae Desert Detox Clarifying Shampoo is the brand’s Signature Desert Botanical Blend, which moisturizes, fights frizz, adds shine, soothes the scalp, strengthens and prevents breakage.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Serena Williams soothes any inflammation with her CurrentBody LED mask, while Abby Champion travels everywhere with an acupressure pen.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of soothes
Verb
  • This alleviates at least some of that pressure.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Andrew's decision to skip Sandringham — and now the Christmas lunch — also alleviates potential pressure on his brother the King, 76, about the problematic concept of public appearances at this time.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of alleviates
Noun
  • For example, a skincare company could focus on moisturizing products in areas with dry climates and promoting sunscreen use in sunny areas.
    Waleed Najam, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Farming developed much later in tropical zones because digging up plants with tools from soft, warm, moist soil was so much easier than in climates with harder, drier soil that required irrigation.
    John Mariani, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of climates
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