variants
or ambiance
as in aroma
a special quality or impression associated with something
the exurb has the unmistakable ambience of old money
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Recent Examples of ambience
The secret venue, lighting and ambience are supplied by host Triple Pocket Events, but diners, attired entirely in white, must supply their own picnic meal, white tables, chairs, cloths, dishware, cutlery and French wine and champagne.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2025
Loved the food and the ambiance!
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025
Aalto Renowned for stellar views of Pyramid Lake and dishes that highlight regional cheeses, vegetables, meat, and fish, Aalto expertly balances alpine ambience with Rocky Mountain cuisine.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
But for all this delicious ambiance, Aaron Bludorn’s menu is still the most impressive part of Perseid.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2025
Loved the food and the ambiance!
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025
Aalto Renowned for stellar views of Pyramid Lake and dishes that highlight regional cheeses, vegetables, meat, and fish, Aalto expertly balances alpine ambience with Rocky Mountain cuisine.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
But for all this delicious ambiance, Aaron Bludorn’s menu is still the most impressive part of Perseid.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambience
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The aroma of this best-seller blends comforting notes of pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Autumn Wreath Yankee Candle features layered scents of apple, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and woodsy notes that, when combined, create a warm, welcoming aroma that just feels like fall.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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The air traffic control tower at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was evacuated for a time Friday night after a fire alarm and a gas smell were detected, according to a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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Many people are sensitive to the smell of broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage, no matter the cooking method.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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Its 20-something ingredients somehow coalesce into a bar that comes in nine flavors, including cake batter, fudge brownie, and the seasonal pumpkin spice.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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The company’s 25 mg CBD drinks also come in fruit flavors (watermelon, tangerine, black cherry and peach mango).—
Sara Hansen,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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Iverson often compared his own fearlessness to Jordan’s aura, famously crossing up Jordan early in his career as a statement of arrival.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Both looks played in her usual register — classic shapes, fine detail, and that imitable cool girl aura — but each carried a distinct point of view.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, Manitoba’s clean hydroelectric grid provides abundant renewable energy, which is essential for powering technology to pull CO₂ from the atmosphere without creating additional emissions in the process, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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The menu exudes exquisite flavors, and whether you’re seated in the living room, the galley or on the terrace, the atmosphere is that of a dear friend’s home.—
Kristen Tribe,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Ambience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambience. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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