variants
or ambiances
as in atmospheres
a special quality or impression associated with something
the exurb has the unmistakable ambience of old money
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Recent Examples of ambiences
Its restaurant, Rocco—with more than 500 square meters and 165 seats—offers a tribute to the Mediterranean, the Italian cuisine, and the Portuguese tradition in three different ambiances.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
These ambiances are are apparently all over YouTube, and are especially popular with fantasy and romantasy readers.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 13 Jan. 2026
Think of it as a general return to more traditional flavors and a move toward ambiances that feel like crawling into the past.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Jan. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
These ambiances are are apparently all over YouTube, and are especially popular with fantasy and romantasy readers.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 13 Jan. 2026
Think of it as a general return to more traditional flavors and a move toward ambiances that feel like crawling into the past.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambiences
Noun
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Arimatsu’s team is continuing the search for atmospheres around other TNOs by relying on stellar occultation observations.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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Unlike most exoplanet studies, which focus on atmospheres, astronomers analyzed heat emitted from this planet's surface.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
4 May 2026
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The tortoiseshell palette is deconstructed in this look, which features a blend of full torties, chocolate brown tips, and barley there caramel auras.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
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These characters have been somewhat thinly drawn despite the vibrant auras of Joy Sunday and Richard Jenkins since the beginning.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
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In fact, there are a wide variety of strong smells, including garlic and many essential oils, that may also repel ants in your home.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
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These dishes will fill your kitchen with fun sounds and mouthwatering smells.—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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By preparing traditional Slovenian dishes, my mother filled our home with delicious aromas but also connected Barron to his heritage.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Try clean citrus scents like lemon and bergamot, or something a bit more herbaceous like rosemary or basil, to complement kitchen aromas.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2026
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Check back on Deadline for Hawley’s postmortem interview, which will run immediately after the episode airs on the East Coast.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
3 May 2026
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Where to Watch Kentucky Derby 2026 The horse racing event (and pre-race coverage) airs on NBC, which can be streamed live via DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Sling or Hulu + Live TV.—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Falk said tariffs have soured international customers’ feelings about doing business with American farmers.—
Star Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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The playoffs are not a time for teams to worry about feelings.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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Ella, whose innocent, concerned face shows an interest in reading her father’s moods, has picked up that a new horizon isn’t entirely lamentable.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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More people are turning to apps and technology to improve their moods.—
Mitti Hicks,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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The best cotija has layers of milky, grassy, nutty flavors that marry perfectly with not just Mexican dishes but all things savory.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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In fact, Americans of all backgrounds are seeking out new global flavors and authentic experiences, according to market research company Datassential.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ambiences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambiences. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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