atmospheric
adjective
at·mo·spher·ic
ˌat-mə-ˈsfir-ik 
-ˈsfer-
1
a
: of, relating to, or occurring in the atmosphere
atmospheric dust
b
: resembling the atmosphere : airy
2
: having, marked by, or contributing aesthetic or emotional atmosphere
an atmospheric inn
also
: marked by an emphasis on impression or tone
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Traditional weather models -- like the European Model and the American Global Forecast system that the NHC regularly uses -- rely on complex simulations that use atmospheric and physics-based equations, which require significant time and computing power to run.
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The deep horror here is environmental, and this is a perfect example of slow, atmospheric mood-setting that lulls you into a false sense of security.
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The telescope's adaptive optics system corrects for atmospheric distortions in real time, and optional polarization filters enhance sensitivity to light reflected by dust, making debris disks easier to detect.
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The upstairs space is especially atmospheric, with floor-to-ceiling shelves stocked with bottles that seem to glow.
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ABC News, 6 Dec. 2025
The deep horror here is environmental, and this is a perfect example of slow, atmospheric mood-setting that lulls you into a false sense of security.
—Literary Hub, 5 Dec. 2025
The telescope's adaptive optics system corrects for atmospheric distortions in real time, and optional polarization filters enhance sensitivity to light reflected by dust, making debris disks easier to detect.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 5 Dec. 2025
The upstairs space is especially atmospheric, with floor-to-ceiling shelves stocked with bottles that seem to glow.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Atmospheric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atmospheric. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.
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atmospheric
adjective
at·mo·spher·ic
ˌat-mə-ˈsfi(ə)r-ik
-ˈsfer-
: of or relating to the atmosphere
atmospheric pressure
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