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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
Tour more than a dozen outdoor gardens, including an herb garden, children's garden, and rose garden; tropical and temperate plants thrive in the 17,500-square-foot conservatory.
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Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 9 Apr. 2026
What Makes Humboldt Penguins Unique These birds are built for speed and endurance in temperate coastal waters along Peru and Chile.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Both are retirement havens that have attracted residents from the Front Range with lower living costs, and in the case of Grand Junction, a more temperate climate.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
With only a few exceptions, humans live primarily in temperate regions, but an eclectic array of other creatures thrive in the inhospitable.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
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Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 9 Apr. 2026
What Makes Humboldt Penguins Unique These birds are built for speed and endurance in temperate coastal waters along Peru and Chile.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Both are retirement havens that have attracted residents from the Front Range with lower living costs, and in the case of Grand Junction, a more temperate climate.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
With only a few exceptions, humans live primarily in temperate regions, but an eclectic array of other creatures thrive in the inhospitable.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temperate
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Lamont, a fiscal moderate, has been reluctant to support spending that would exceed the cap on a recurring basis and would prefer legislators pay for extra town aid by finding offsetting cuts elsewhere in the budget.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Kempthorne, a moderate Republican, was elected mayor of Boise in 1985 at age 34, and he was credited with revitalizing the downtown by securing an agreement to build a convention center and promoting other development.—
Gene Johnson,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Plus, these two both do well in sunny, drought-tolerant conditions.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
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At the Almanac Adventureland taproom and brewery in Alameda, a group of friends who call themselves the Beer Stooges gathered on a sunny Saturday for a couple of cold ones.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The overall aesthetic was slightly ascetic without being spartan—a pale, neutral color palette; simple, modern furniture; a few pieces of abstract art.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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The first follows the Rajput king Ratansen of Chitor (a fortress in what is now Chittorgarh, Rajasthan), who renounces his throne and travels as a yogi (wandering ascetic) to the island kingdom of Simhal to win the legendary Padmavati.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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Manager Craig Counsell described this hamstring strain as mild, explaining Thielbar said this is a less-severe version of the ailment.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Fano is a big, athletic guy, but is a mild surprise as the first off the board.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Lunchtimes are more abstemious with avocado and tuna packed poke bowls and watermelon salad at the W lounge.—
Jemima Sissons,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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His first term now looks practically abstemious.—
Erin Neil,
New Yorker,
21 Jan. 2026
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Both are gentler than acetone and won’t dry your nails and cuticles out as much, making this pot a great choice for those with sensitive skin.—
Sarah Felbin,
Allure,
30 Apr. 2026
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Cooked in a wood-burning oven, the chicken hums with a gentle smokiness and a complex, fruity chile flavor that’s warm, rounded and highly addictive.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The San Jose Sharks missed an opportunity Tuesday to finish a cross-continent road trip on a positive note and make up some ground in their bid for a playoff spot.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Recent developments include cross-continent robotic surgeries between Rome and Beijing.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.—
Matthew Villafane,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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This look marries fashion and function, keeping you cool on hot mornings and balmy evenings.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Temperate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temperate. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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