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or ambiance
as in aura
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
Birch recommends a layered approach with taper candles grouped en masse, low pendant lighting, and lanterns for a warm, welcoming ambiance.
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Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026
Take 25 Hours, in Long Island City, for example, which is freighted with a depressing ambience that is equal parts chemistry lab and subterranean grotto.
—Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
The Chinese duo’s voices pirouette around a pulse that sounds like a car door chime as abortive crashes puncture the otherwise placid, kickless ambience.
—James Gui, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026
Its soft glow creates a wonderful ambiance for your yard, while its scent can mask odors that attract mosquitoes and other pests to keep bugs away.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026
Take 25 Hours, in Long Island City, for example, which is freighted with a depressing ambience that is equal parts chemistry lab and subterranean grotto.
—Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
The Chinese duo’s voices pirouette around a pulse that sounds like a car door chime as abortive crashes puncture the otherwise placid, kickless ambience.
—James Gui, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026
Its soft glow creates a wonderful ambiance for your yard, while its scent can mask odors that attract mosquitoes and other pests to keep bugs away.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambience
Noun
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Collecting is one of the best ways to up your home’s dec-aura, according to designer Zoë Feldman, the creative force behind Rachel Brosnahan’s Manhattan apartment, among other high-scoring projects.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
22 Apr. 2026
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Despite its aura of success, Abraaj had suffered years of operating losses, and its revenues were outweighed by bloated costs.—
Hettie O'Brien,
The Dial,
21 Apr. 2026
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The atmosphere is one of discontent and distraction.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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This outdoor venue, with a floor pit and seating for over 16,000 guests, offers an electric atmosphere.—
Annika Trost,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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Smoke from the fires has drifted far beyond South Georgia, with residents in Atlanta and across the metro area reporting a strong smell of burning and hazy skies.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The haze and smoky smell in parts north are expected to linger until Friday.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The aroma of roasted coffee completes this morning experience.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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At Laredo Taqueria, steam curls from a sizzling skillet as the aroma of jalapeño, cumin, and fresh lime mingles with the nutty scent of tortillas cooking nearby.—
Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
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The incident was captured on camera by a freelance news videographer and appeared to show Evans acting calm and raising his hands in the air when an officer fired a bean bag round that struck him in the stomach, dropping him to the ground.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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While the United States has been focused on fighting an old-fashioned air war against Iran, Ukraine has been showing the world how to fight the new global drone war.—
Trudy Rubin,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Ambience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambience. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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