TEMPERS Synonyms: 158 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of temper

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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tempers

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verb

present tense third-person singular of temper

as in anneals

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Ireland needed goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher at his best to deny Israel after the break, and tempers became frayed around the hour mark after a clash between Idah and Raz Shlomo. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026 Expect egos to run hot and tempers to flare as everyone tries to keep things civil. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2026 That cools economic growth and tempers price increases as demand slows. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026 Those tempers were not helped by the nasty collision between Guehi and Veiga just before the break, as the Englishman clattered into the midfielder in attempt to head the ball away. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Whether these moves are enough to cool tempers on the streets, or simply price out the backpackers while the crowds keep coming, is a question Barcelona will answer over the next few summers. — Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Later, the Moon opposes Mars, making tempers quick and reactions sharper than intended. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026 Even in healthy relationships, people sometimes lose their tempers. — Angela Haupt, Time, 16 July 2026 Voices were raised and tempers ran high, dividing GOP lawmakers over the Iran war and a major election reform bill called the SAVE America Act, multiple attendees told reporters. — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 25 June 2026

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Noun

Auramaxxing Similar to the trend of smellmaxxing, teens are taking to TikTok to increase their auras with the new term auramaxxing.

— Stephanie Kasulka, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
Sheer, jelly polishes give the print a watercolor-like effect, while subtle auras add realistic depth.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026

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The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to consider whether Congress had the constitutional authority to impose a ban on distilling spirits in private homes more than 150 years ago.

— Michael Kunzelman, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026
Jonah himself is remaining positive while keeping his spirits up thanks to the love, support and encouragement of his family, friends and all those doctors and nurses who care so much for him.

— Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of spirits

Noun

In no small part, the internet and social media have helped create these temperaments fraught with contempt bordering on hatred.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Are there some breeds, some illnesses, some temperaments that are better suited to hospice care than others?

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Definition of temperaments

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Swinging to Democrats Rich Thau, president of Engagious, moderates these focus groups.

— Ashley Lopez, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026
Some of those people have appeared on the Legends Panel that Rogers moderates annually during the IAAPA Expo at the Orange County Convention Center.

— Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2026

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The successful application of the transmission strings method is an exciting step forward in the modelling of the atmospheres of the over 6,000 worlds in NASA's exoplanet catalog.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026
This cyan-pale blue is caused by hydrogen molecules colliding with helium atoms inside their ultra-dense atmospheres.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of atmospheres

Noun

Setting the shifting moods expertly is Michael Giacchino’s score that nicely avoids the clichés of the genre(s) while still honoring them.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026
An interactive brew bar will pair Kiehl’s skin care ingredients with customers’ moods and skin concerns.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of moods

Noun

Knowledge of the enemy’s dispositions can only be obtained from other men.

— Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026
Earlier this year, Harrison Street sold a 12-property student housing portfolio for $910 million, one of the largest dispositions in the sector in recent years.

— Diana Olick, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026

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