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as in atmosphere
a special quality or impression associated with something
a new inner-city school designed to encourage a climate of learning
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as in environment
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
it's hard to concentrate in this hectic climate
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Recent Examples of climate
Humanity must understand the role of Indigenous peoples and their territories in protecting biodiversity, the environment and in maintaining climate balance.
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Simon Perry, People.com, 26 June 2025
This climate report is funded by MSC Cruises USA and the Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Family Foundation in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025
The governor had said the project was necessary for climate adaptation, and should bypass unneeded delays.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2025
Instead of treating sustainability as a checklist or compliance task, organizations must rethink it as a strategy for balance—across climate, communities, and capital.
—Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
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Simon Perry, People.com, 26 June 2025
This climate report is funded by MSC Cruises USA and the Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Family Foundation in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025
The governor had said the project was necessary for climate adaptation, and should bypass unneeded delays.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2025
Instead of treating sustainability as a checklist or compliance task, organizations must rethink it as a strategy for balance—across climate, communities, and capital.
—Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for climate
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In this case, rapid, intense flash of electromagnetic energy were strong enough to ionize Earth's upper atmosphere and disrupt radio signals on the sunlit side of the planet, according to Space.com.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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The Pacers then encouraged fans to create a raucous atmosphere by standing up and waving their yellow towels.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
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Having doubled in strength in less than a day, Erick churned through an ideal environment for quick intensification.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2025
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Place the container or bag in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator, and close the vent to create a humid environment.—
Jessica Farthing,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
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While jumping from one show to the next, Walters nurtured her relationship with fans and would have been appalled by the current aura of distrust.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
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Verne purists won’t be pleased, because the tragic aura that surrounded Nemo in the novels doesn’t exactly translate here, and the adaptation’s company story line is so overwhelming while ultimately feeling too rapidly resolved.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
25 June 2025
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Traditionally, a show truck of this caliber would be fitted with an absurd array of chrome lightbars, air horns and blingy accessories but that would be counterintuitive to the vehicle’s mission.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Indeed, while La Paz had a record-breaking 600,000 tourists in 2023, Los Cabos — through cruises and air alone — welcomes 3 million travelers annually.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Fine, elegant bubbles carry lifted aromas of raspberry, red apple skin, and rose petal.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The sweet and refreshing aroma is combined with clinical-strength deodorant protection for 72-hour odor protection.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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The entry-level Sport gets a Harman Kardon surround system, electrically adjustable front seats, steering wheel heating, all-wheel drive, a heat pump, and DC charging up to 175kW, a decent standard kit list.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The dining room leads to a bright eat-in kitchen that overlooks the backyard and opens to a family room with a stately fireplace with brick surround.—
Alicia Napierkowski,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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“Climate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climate. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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