variants
or ambiance
as in aroma
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
Speckle-Faceted Ceramic Salt Jar Candle Stock up on this $7 faceted jar candle with a clean sea salt scent that will create a relaxing ambience.
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Ali Faccenda, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
For a cozy, inviting ambience at night, consider these string lights that are nearly half off right now.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
Brightech Ambience Pro Solar Outdoor String Lights Outdoor lights are a simple, effortless way to add a welcoming ambience to your front porch or patio, and customers can’t get enough of this set of solar string lights from Brightech.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
We were disgusted by the ambience of this special occasion in our grandchildren’s lives.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
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Ali Faccenda, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
For a cozy, inviting ambience at night, consider these string lights that are nearly half off right now.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
Brightech Ambience Pro Solar Outdoor String Lights Outdoor lights are a simple, effortless way to add a welcoming ambience to your front porch or patio, and customers can’t get enough of this set of solar string lights from Brightech.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
We were disgusted by the ambience of this special occasion in our grandchildren’s lives.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambience
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The whiskey features aromas of coffee cake, pretzel dough, and marshmallow.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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The annual pilgrimage to the psychedelic haven known as Austin Psych Fest wrapped up this weekend at the Far Out Lounge, leaving behind a swirling vortex of trippy sounds, fluorescent visuals and a distinct aroma that grew more … earthy as the temperatures climbed.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Now people are getting high on the smell of cinnamon, vanilla, chocolate and brewing coffee, and piling into independent bakeries, which star personalities are opening across the city.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
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The variant has similar symptoms to other strains, including fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, sore throat, congestion or a runny nose, new loss of taste or smell, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, nausea or vomiting.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
Noun
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The ritual of holding a drink, the complex flavors, and the sense of occasion remain essential, even without the alcohol: something which Liquid Death capitalized on immaculately in both branding and positioning.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The flavor, called Peach Perfect with Raspberry Drizzle, features a peach cheesecake with peaches, on a vanilla crust and finished with raspberry sauce, the company told USA TODAY.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
1 July 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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The Mediterranean atmosphere is ideal for a lunch pre or post-tennis matches.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Ahead of the event’s fifth edition, Reeve-Rabb suggests the 2026 festival line-up could be even bigger, while retaining the event’s intimate atmosphere.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 June 2025
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“Ambience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambience. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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