temper
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
A soft reading could temper hike worries but an outsized figure would likely ramp up bets on an increase in borrowing costs.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
“That said, volatility in user growth due to external factors is likely to temper some excitement on the shares in the near term.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
Gold prices climbed above $4,200 as signs of diplomatic progress in the Middle East temper fears over inflation and interest-rate hikes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
The arachnid hormones in his body are surging, causing his pupils to turn black and his temper to explode.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
This was not like the match-flare temper of my brothers or the boys at my school in Bircza.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
He also says Australia's voting system tempers the party's success.
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2026
This mix tempers volatility more than an all-equity portfolio.
From Barron's ● Mar. 18, 2026
Wilson, who has a personal relationship with Hegseth that likely tempers his typical inflammatory rhetoric, was more delicate.
From Salon ● Mar. 13, 2026
Persistent caution tempers expectations for a dramatic consumption-led rebound.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 26, 2026
They felt betrayed, and it would take a while for tempers to cool.
From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman
The view reflects strong written retail sales and a solid wholesale backlog, tempered by a cautious view of the wider economic outlook, Luebke said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
Asian stocks mostly rose on Monday following a retreat on Wall Street as investors assessed fresh data that tempered expectations for a US interest rate hike but indicated weakness in the world's top economy.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
On Holding tempered its sales outlook for the year after the running-shoe maker reported lower-than-expected sales in the second quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
The relief at the numbat's revival is tempered by worry this will make it harder to access the funding and support needed to cement those gains.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
It took them two hours to reach the monkey house, contending the whole way with ill- tempered commuters.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
The L.A. market “faces several challenges that are tempering hotel performance expectations,” said Ralph Posner, chief communications officer for the American Hotel and Lodging Assn.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2026
Xi said at the time that the army had "undergone revolutionary tempering in the fight against corruption".
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
Biogen lowered its earnings guidance and projected weaker revenue for 2026, tempering the impact of a first-quarter rise in both sales and profit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
But Borgli is testing how capable audiences are of tempering their knee-jerk reactions.
From Salon ● Apr. 3, 2026
Like a true gentlemouse he believed in tempering triumph with mercy.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
Vocabulary lists containing temper
The Vocabulary.com Top 1000
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
A Culinary Vocabulary Sampler
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
This Week in Pop Culture: April 6–12, 2019
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
