variants
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
Keeping brightness in check is equally important, with Silva recommending bulbs in the 450 to 700 lumen range for general ambiance and avoiding anything above 800 lumens in tight quarters.
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Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
More than just fluffy robes and a great massage, what makes a spa worth traveling for is the ambiance, evoking all your senses.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
The rich textures and thick ambiance of The Eyes of Others are pure high modernist 1960s Italian cinema, but De Sica unfurls the film’s winding intrigues with a contemporary sense of suspense, carnality, and visual boldness.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
The Living Room Coffeehouse is a popular hub for students because of the warm, cozy ambience and the delicious drinks.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
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Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
More than just fluffy robes and a great massage, what makes a spa worth traveling for is the ambiance, evoking all your senses.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
The rich textures and thick ambiance of The Eyes of Others are pure high modernist 1960s Italian cinema, but De Sica unfurls the film’s winding intrigues with a contemporary sense of suspense, carnality, and visual boldness.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
The Living Room Coffeehouse is a popular hub for students because of the warm, cozy ambience and the delicious drinks.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambience
Noun
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For now, the closest thing to another A24 eatery is the new Ambassadors Clubhouse, a lavish Indian restaurant imported from London that shares a building with the studio’s offices in Koreatown and by extension some of A24’s aura.—
Julian Sancton,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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That’s where young Teddy Roosevelt ranched and lived the cowboy lifestyle in the 1880s, a period that influenced his conservation ethos and tough-as-nails presidential aura.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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In Spain, wildfires could create a smoky atmosphere, reducing clarity (as happened in summer 2025).—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
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The red mahogany booths, beige popcorn ceilings and the huge circular ceiling vents all lend to the throwback atmosphere.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
9 May 2026
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Snow Petrels spit out the oil in front of their nests, primarily to ward off predators with its smell and stickiness.—
Hannah Richter,
Scientific American,
7 May 2026
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The smell of baby oil on my skin.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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The blooms are rare but rewarding, with tall shoots of tubular flowers that release a sweet, grassy aroma.—
Rachel Gillett,
Martha Stewart,
5 May 2026
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There was something really special about the time and care that goes into making it, from the slow cooking to the rich aroma filling the house.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
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Daily air quality index, or AQI, reports are available on the MPCA’s website, and the agency sends out air quality alerts through social media.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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Likewise, drones came, and were incinerated while in the air.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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“Ambience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambience. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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