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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
Unfortunately, this obsession with the region’s geopolitics comes as the critical monitoring of its geography and climate is getting harder and harder.
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Lara Williams, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
An excellent evergreen for cooler climates, arborvitae can be grown as a hedge, a screen, or individual specimen plants.
—Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
In October, the port released a Request for Proposals to evaluate the feasibility of a new Pier 500 marine container terminal that would increase the port’s capacity while staying on track with climate goals, Seroka said.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
According to Climate Central, as the new steward of this critical resource, Climate Central is committed to maintaining the scientific rigor and methodological standards established by NOAA while enhancing the dataset's utility for climate communication and public understanding of climate risks.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
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Lara Williams, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
An excellent evergreen for cooler climates, arborvitae can be grown as a hedge, a screen, or individual specimen plants.
—Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
In October, the port released a Request for Proposals to evaluate the feasibility of a new Pier 500 marine container terminal that would increase the port’s capacity while staying on track with climate goals, Seroka said.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
According to Climate Central, as the new steward of this critical resource, Climate Central is committed to maintaining the scientific rigor and methodological standards established by NOAA while enhancing the dataset's utility for climate communication and public understanding of climate risks.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for climate
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The atmosphere was festive, with live music playing and an array of delicious hors-d’oeuvres catered by Canard Catering and Black River Caviar.—
Bettina Zilkha,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Freezing rain usually starts out as snow high in the atmosphere, passes through a thick layer of warmer air and melts, before passing through a final, short layer of cold air and freezing as ice on roads and objects.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Jan. 2026
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This support plays a crucial role in enabling Colorado parents and caregivers to work, pursue education, or participate in job training while their children are cared for in safe, nurturing learning environment.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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As robots move closer to human environments, Microsoft believes adaptability will define their success.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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Unlike Joe Philbin, Adam Gase, Brian Flores and Mike McDaniel, Hafley had an aura to him, a confident vibe.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
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Of greater concern is how the ugliness at the story’s center seeps into the series’ overall execution and aura.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
21 Jan. 2026
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Critics point to congestion, pressure on infrastructure, air pollution and the visual impact of large vessels in historic and environmentally sensitive areas.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Cold air will blow as the sun begins to set on Friday evening.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Baking soda and charcoal bags are simple, natural ways to absorb lingering smells without chemicals.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
22 Jan. 2026
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Snow fleas are able to pick up on food sources by smell, the federation wrote.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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The boy squire shines bright in the otherwise drab surrounds of the tourney campgrounds.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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Of course, there’s no place on the property that feels more distinctly of The Sunshine State than the backyard, where the couple replaced the concrete pool surround with grass and turf for a play-friendly, garden-like atmosphere and cobbled together plenty of spots for hosting relaxed gatherings.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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Their 2020 Clos Nouveau has enticing aromas of rose petals and crushed violet flowers, red raspberry, and black cherry.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2026
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Brews & Beans, where guests will learn to taste like a brewer or a roaster and come to understand how time, temperature and process create flavors, aromas and strengths.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Climate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climate. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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