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
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Cash flow from Mauve's operations will help Blue Skies Space complete the development of its next mission, called Twinkle, a 220-pound (100-kilogram) satellite designed to directly observe nearby exoplanets and measure the compositions of their atmospheres.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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In these walls of white noise, Martin channels Paysage d’Hiver, a Swiss black-metal artist who has made a whole career—and a lot of lore—out of approximating winter storms through blindingly white guitar fuzz and overwhelming dark-ambient atmospheres.—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
27 Feb. 2026
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The film follows a quiet inmate arriving at a violent Indonesian prison with a supernatural entity that kills those with the darkest auras.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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This airbrush design on a long square nail comprises a mix of French-tip auras, clear blobs, and 3D florals for a fun and funky design.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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The smells of chlorine from the indoor pool that sat below the upper level were washed away by the good times being had.—
Joseph Hernandez
March 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 Mar. 2026
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This prevents smells, reduces the risk of pests, and speeds up breakdown when burying the peels.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
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Cold temperatures dull flavors and aromas—meaning your drink just won't be as full-flavored as one poured at room temperature or served over ice.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Chardonnay from Burgundy has a typical bouquet of wet river rock, crushed oyster shells, and sometimes a pleasant note of petrol that hits you before going deeper to assess the fruit aromas.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
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The show will be available to stream with a regular Hulu subscription Sunday, the day after a new episode airs.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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The matchup airs on Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, AZFamily, and Suns+.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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But some of those feelings are shared by many within the building, after OpenAI struck a deal with the Pentagon on Friday to use its AI models in classified systems.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Experts say this is when adults should validate their feelings and address what's happening honestly while taking their ages and maturity levels into account.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Match the chirping birds and cheerier moods with a fun, fresh manicure.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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Our moods swell with care, generosity, and affection when Luna initially conjoins expansive Jupiter.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
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The brand’s model — rotating weekly flavors, oversized cookies, a pink box designed for unboxing content — was built for social media virality.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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This open-air, poolside and ocean-view dining patio is helmed by Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, serving dishes that blend Spanish, Caribbean, and South American flavors.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Ambiences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambiences. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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