ambience
noun
, ˈäm-bē-än(t)s\
Definition of ambience
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Synonyms for ambience
Synonyms
air, aroma, atmosphere, aura, climate, flavor, halo, karma, mood, nimbus, note, odor, patina, smell, temper, vibration(s)
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The rhythmic sound of water cascading from the wall fountain in the front courtyard of this Los Gatos home immediately creates a relaxed and comforting ambience. — Monica Lander, The Mercury News, "Sponsored: Bask in the comfort of this Mediterranean-style home’s serene aura and beautiful architectural details in Los Gatos," 5 June 2019 With a cocktail reception to start, attendees toasted with flutes of Pommery Champagne in the castle-like ambience of the Bowery’s upstairs terrace. — Zachary Schwartz, Vogue, "The Armory Show’s Collectors Dinner Gathered the Art World's Most Influential," 6 Mar. 2019 There’s also a 19 ft swimming pool (which has a hot and cold Jacuzzi) adorned with fiber optic lights for a magical ambience in the evening. — Lindsay Silberman, Town & Country, "The Best Room At...Baros Maldives," 4 May 2019 How to be a Tourist in Milan STAYING THERE: Urbane luxury in a tranquil and leafy enclave gives Bulgari Hotel Milano a resort-like ambience in the heart of Milan. — Andrew Ferren, WSJ, "Italy’s Hottest New Destination? Yes, Milan," 11 Sep. 2018 The overall ambience was that of a beautiful, elegant backyard party—made possible with long picnic tables and benches, no assigned seating, no fancy dishes or silverware, and plants at every turn. — Brooke Porter Katz, Harper's BAZAAR, "Ellen Bennett & Casey Caplowe's Wedding Was Outside-The-Box in Every Way," 14 Feb. 2019 For a modern ambience, reserve the Founder’s Cellar at Hall’s Bergfeld in St. Helena. — Patrick Thomas, WSJ, "Five Bars Disrupting Silicon Valley’s Nightlife," 5 Dec. 2018 Throughout, careful production details achieve a spare and delicate ambience that is mostly lovely but sometimes unnecessary. — Larry Blumenfeld, WSJ, "‘Hollywood Africans’ by Jon Batiste Review: A Meditative Moment, Away From Late-Night TV’s Glare," 2 Oct. 2018 For something unique, try Classic Pizza’s good food and ambience. — Thomas Kostigen, WSJ, "Denmark’s New Wave," 3 Dec. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'ambience.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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