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as in temperate
marked by temperatures that are neither too high nor too low
Hawaii is known for its delightfully clement climate
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as in easy
tolerant and kind in the judgment of and expectations for others
his clement application of authority was a welcome change after years of managerial heavy-handedness
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Recent Examples of clement
This long hiatus looked set to change in late 2020, after a research team reported tantalizing evidence of phosphine gas, a possible biosignature, drifting through Venus’s relatively clement upper atmosphere.
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Leonard David, Scientific American, 14 Nov. 2023
For those of us hoping to find more clement Earth-like worlds, that wasn’t very satisfying.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 10 Apr. 2023
But, there were zones of southern Europe which remained relatively clement.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 8 Jan. 2012
Blessed by largely clement weather, San Sebastian fairly hummed, as hundreds of industry execs sat down to talk face to face – some, especially from Latin America, for the first time since February 2020.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 24 Sep. 2021
On a hot day, the river kept the park cool and clement, and there were gentle breezes with a whiff of salt in the air.
—Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2021
Sitting atop a series of ridges, Bangalore lies more than 3,000 feet above sea level—an elevation that affords the city month after month of moderate temperatures, nippy evenings, and clement afternoons.
—Samanth Subramanian, WIRED, 2 May 2017
Some scientists remained reluctant to embrace the new data; in the Soviet Union in particular the concept of a more or less clement Venus held on for several more years.
—David S. F. Portree, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2014
Leonard David, Scientific American, 14 Nov. 2023
For those of us hoping to find more clement Earth-like worlds, that wasn’t very satisfying.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 10 Apr. 2023
But, there were zones of southern Europe which remained relatively clement.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 8 Jan. 2012
Blessed by largely clement weather, San Sebastian fairly hummed, as hundreds of industry execs sat down to talk face to face – some, especially from Latin America, for the first time since February 2020.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 24 Sep. 2021
On a hot day, the river kept the park cool and clement, and there were gentle breezes with a whiff of salt in the air.
—Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2021
Sitting atop a series of ridges, Bangalore lies more than 3,000 feet above sea level—an elevation that affords the city month after month of moderate temperatures, nippy evenings, and clement afternoons.
—Samanth Subramanian, WIRED, 2 May 2017
Some scientists remained reluctant to embrace the new data; in the Soviet Union in particular the concept of a more or less clement Venus held on for several more years.
—David S. F. Portree, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2014
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clement
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Some Indigenous leaders say NOAA’s tribal consultation process fell short, but most agree the sanctuary is a step forward for conservation of the ocean, which provides Californians food, a temperate climate and recreation.Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
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On a temperate afternoon at London’s All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Barbora Krejčíková of the Czech Republic and Jasmine Paolini of Italy both played their first Wimbledon singles final on Saturday, with Krejčíková, the 31-seed, winning the match 6-2, 2-6, 6-4.Vogue, Vogue, 13 July 2024
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First, stuffing the umbrella back into the water bottle-esque plastic case isn't as easy as the company suggests.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
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But the Trump Administration could make life easier for Putin in the meantime by, say, cutting off U.S. military aid for Ukraine.Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker, 27 Nov. 2024
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The rest of the week was expected to provide residents with sunny skies with a high of 75 degrees.Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
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In recent years, Napa wineries have hosted the event in April, welcoming the gentle warmth and hint of summer, while Healdsburg in Sonoma County follows up in mid-July, allowing guests to bask in the sunny California days and cool evenings.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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When the foam subsides, add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes.Farideh Sadeghin, Saveur, 29 Nov. 2024
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To counter this, brighten your face with a soft fill light, even during the day, to avoid looking gloomy.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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The cold snap that permeated the Bay Area earlier this week and made the rain seem a bit chillier than usual may seem like nothing more than a mild cooldown by the time the weekend dawns, according to the National Weather Service.Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Despite their relatively thin profile, however, the Venta gloves were too hot for runs in mild temps above 30 degrees Fahrenheit.Mark Eller, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024
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Additionally, are not deductible as charitable contributions on Schedule A.James Brewer, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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As my colleague Rachel M. Cohen reported, acts of service for family, friends, and neighbors are typically not counted as volunteering, and opening your home to relatives or sending remittances to them is not counted as charitable giving.Sigal Samuel, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Clement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clement. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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