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
Shults spends so much time on ambience that most of the film’s character interactions feel neglected and rusty at the joints.
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Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 16 May 2025
Creating an elegant ambience in any room starts with timeless furniture and charming decor — both available in Stewart’s line at Wayfair.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Craft cocktails like the Cloud Nine, Eclipse Martini and Sundown Spritz channel the sky-high ambience, while the food menu offers a range of trans-Pacific shareables, appetizers and entrees.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Still, the highlight of a trip just might be a visit to Chora, the capital village two miles from the resort, to soak up the ambience or take a cooking class with Yia Yia Irene, the owner of Irene’s Restaurant, which has fed the island for over 70 years.
—Jinnie Lee Laura Regensdorf Elissa Suh Roxanne Fequiere, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 16 May 2025
Creating an elegant ambience in any room starts with timeless furniture and charming decor — both available in Stewart’s line at Wayfair.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Craft cocktails like the Cloud Nine, Eclipse Martini and Sundown Spritz channel the sky-high ambience, while the food menu offers a range of trans-Pacific shareables, appetizers and entrees.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Still, the highlight of a trip just might be a visit to Chora, the capital village two miles from the resort, to soak up the ambience or take a cooking class with Yia Yia Irene, the owner of Irene’s Restaurant, which has fed the island for over 70 years.
—Jinnie Lee Laura Regensdorf Elissa Suh Roxanne Fequiere, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambience
Noun
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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 smell of something simmering on the stove—garlic, ginger, soy, or even the aroma of roasted chicken or vegetables.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2025
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However, nearly two hours into the flight, the OP was hit by the strong smell of urine.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Speaking to Fox News Digital, Parks Canada representative Jennifer Nicholson said that, after opening the bottle, the first thing officials noticed was its strong smell.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Over-marinating can also overpower the natural flavor of the meat.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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For fans of a crispy-but-mild Sauvignon Blanc, Liquid Light ($15) brings Washington State to the table with naturally lower sugar levels that lead to lower calories but not a flat, boring flavor.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
21 June 2025
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Look, this is Florida’s third straight trip to the Stanley Cup Final, so this team has an aura of confidence that’s unmatched by most others.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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Even a few states that don't normally have the chance to spot the auras, like New York, might be able to catch a glimpse.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
12 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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Here’s what communication experts told Fortune about how managers should address an increasingly fearful atmosphere around immigration in the U.S.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
19 June 2025
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“Ambience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambience. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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