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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
The 24-time Grand Slam champion was off from the beginning, struggling to find his wind despite the dry and temperate afternoon in the California desert.
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Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 9 Mar. 2025
Spanish canals operated in a temperate climate and were managed by individual farmers who could maintain or increase their water flow.
—Ari Caramanica, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2025
In fact, the more temperate weather can be the best time to snuggle up outside, sit by a fire pit, and enjoy a new piece of outdoor furniture.
—Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2024
The temperate weather eliminates the need for expensive insulation, heating systems, and other winter-proofing measures typical of northern builds.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
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Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 9 Mar. 2025
Spanish canals operated in a temperate climate and were managed by individual farmers who could maintain or increase their water flow.
—Ari Caramanica, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2025
In fact, the more temperate weather can be the best time to snuggle up outside, sit by a fire pit, and enjoy a new piece of outdoor furniture.
—Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2024
The temperate weather eliminates the need for expensive insulation, heating systems, and other winter-proofing measures typical of northern builds.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temperate
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Cuomo's advantage extended across all major demographics and regions, with particularly strong support from moderate Democrats.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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One bystander borrowed someone’s boogie board and headed out in the gulf, where yellow flags were flying to indicate moderate surf and currents, the sheriff’s office said.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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Some of the criteria are beach material (fine sand ranks highest), air and water temperature, number of sunny days, wildlife, litter and development.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 May 2025
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What has stood out in April and May is persistence: The jet stream has remained wavy, bringing with it the normal ebb and flow of stormy low-pressure weather systems mixed with sunny high-pressure systems.—
Daniel Chavas,
The Conversation,
23 May 2025
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Meanwhile, narratives of Ayyappan usually describe him as a god raised as a human prince who becomes a warrior and finally an ascetic.—
Deepa Das Acevedo,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Apr. 2019
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This is especially clear in the contrast between Marcus Luria and his father, the ascetic sage Zalia Ziskind.—
Adam Kirsch,
The New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2025
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An all-out self-deprecating ad could be warranted if the goal is to simply raise brand awareness, while a more restrained approach might be needed to avoid distraction if an ad includes technical details about a new product.—
Anton Naianzin,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Plus, How to Use It In Your Home For pattern, using a rug with an oversized, neutral pattern keeps within a restrained palette but still creates visual interest.—
Eleni N. Gage,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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Much of Drive-Away Dolls could be described as mild.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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Most people with mild symptoms can manage their illness at home with rest, fluids, and OTC medicine.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
22 May 2025
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Bruce Banner / Hulk Though he’s known for quick temper, this gentle green giant, clad in bright purple pants, has dedicated to using his super strength to help Spidey and his friends as a friend, not a foe.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
30 May 2025
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Imagine waking up to the gentle hum of the ocean at your doorstep or enjoying breakfast in a beachfront suite.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2025
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Some have evolved exceedingly specific diets—diets that would put even the most abstemious human to shame.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The solution offered up by some: the sort of abstemious, low-fat, often vegetarian, diets that had been prescribed as lust-control regimens only decades earlier.—
Rachel Hope Cleves / Made by History,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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Best Time To Visit The best time to visit the Columbia River Gorge is late spring through early fall to take full advantage of long, balmy summer days, perfect for being outdoors.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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After a balmy weekend, temperatures are expected to start rising Monday.—
Christopher Goffard,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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“Temperate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temperate. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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