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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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These features are most popular in temperate climates like the Pacific Northwest and Southeast.
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Jamie Gold, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
The new study identifies boreal forests of the far north and temperate conifer forests as the critical types of ecosystem driving the global increase in extreme wildfires.
—Víctor Fernández García Cristina Santín, WIRED, 8 July 2024
In the historically temperate Pacific Northwest, where the vast majority of homes are not equipped with central air conditioning, summer heat waves have been intensifying and elongating.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 27 July 2024
The team found that tropical butterflies and moths had lower charges than those in temperate climates, which could be because tropical insects have more predators, and predators could be able to detect their charge.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Aug. 2024
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Jamie Gold, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
The new study identifies boreal forests of the far north and temperate conifer forests as the critical types of ecosystem driving the global increase in extreme wildfires.
—Víctor Fernández García Cristina Santín, WIRED, 8 July 2024
In the historically temperate Pacific Northwest, where the vast majority of homes are not equipped with central air conditioning, summer heat waves have been intensifying and elongating.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 27 July 2024
The team found that tropical butterflies and moths had lower charges than those in temperate climates, which could be because tropical insects have more predators, and predators could be able to detect their charge.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Aug. 2024
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Our pressure map showed moderate pressure buildup along the shoulders.Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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Your healthcare provider may recommend: Prescription medications: Prescription-strength nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or corticosteroids may be necessary for moderate to severe hip pain.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 31 Oct. 2024
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The team’s stellar shortstop Francisco Lindor—signed away from Cleveland for three hundred and forty-one million dollars—is also valued for his sunny, encouraging personality.Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2024
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And the sound of him writing and recording great rock songs on the crest of his band’s initial wave of success is, album title notwithstanding, a sunny place to revisit.Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Oct. 2024
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Adams, running for office, made gestures at his own ascetic habits, passing himself off as a vegan.Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2024
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Though Johnson’s ascetic yet exorbitant lifestyle falls on the extreme end of the spectrum, methodically tracking personal biometrics — from daily nutritional macros to the quality of sleep — has gone mainstream through tech wearables from brands like Apple, Oura and Fitbit.Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 14 Oct. 2024
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Israel’s restraint on Saturday allowed Iran to dismiss it as ineffective, possibly setting the stage for a restrained response or no response at all.Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2024
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This is an authorized telling, written with the participation of its subject, who contributes comments with restrained candor and wry, arch wit.David Hajdu, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2024
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Other centers might offer long-term individual counseling, while some might be limited to short-term counseling that focuses on helping students in mild distress.Eric Wood, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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The research team found that participants who reported lower caffeine consumption had a greater risk of exhibiting memory loss consistent with Alzheimer's or mild cognitive impairment.Maggie O'Neill, Health, 26 Oct. 2024
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How many of us are aware of the gentle soul behind the larger-than-life triumphs of Jaws, Star Wars, E.T., Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Schindler’s List?Josh Weiss, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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For more info: Colonial Williamsburg Take a virtual tour COMMENTARY: Taking a kinder, gentler tone against the rudeness of politics Civility has been absent from much of this presidential campaign.David Morgan, CBS News, 1 Nov. 2024
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Low mass has always been a Miata virtue, endowing the car with not just precise handling but also an abstemious appetite for tires and fuel.Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 21 July 2023
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Caroline Schiff, 38, the executive pastry chef at Brooklyn’s Gage & Tollner, says that a decade ago, abstemious diners often asked for sliced fruit in lieu of sugary creations.Ella Quittner, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2023
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Tester feedback: Despite its creamy, balmy texture, commerce editor Sarah Han loves how the SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Advanced Eye never feels heavy and always absorbs quickly.Devon Abelman, Allure, 23 Oct. 2024
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But oh, fall, you magical creature with your mild temperatures and balmy breezes.Catherine Garcia, theweek, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Temperate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temperate. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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