ambience

noun

ˈam-bē-ən(t)s How to pronounce ambience (audio)
variants or ambiance
Definition of ambiencenext
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 Residents should carefully consider the impacts to tree canopy, neighborhood ambiance, commute traffic and parking. — Pierluigi Oliverio, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026 But the Mercedes counters with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, more conventional physical controls, a richer dashboard presentation, and substantially more traditional luxury-car ambiance. — Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 At night, the space is lit with 450 candles, creating an ambience so romantic that even a Hatfield or McCoy could fall in love if seated across from each other at the table. — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026 These unique garden lights offer another easy way to bring in some cozy ambience to your porch or patio. — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ambience
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambience
  1. aura
  2. atmosphere
  3. smell
  4. aroma
  5. air
Noun
  • Yet the aura of competence alone may carry Florida fans well into this fall.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The idea is to preserve their physical integrity and maintain their sacred aura.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of aura
Noun
  • There are few things more beautiful than the corona, the sun’s atmosphere, visible only during total solar eclipses like the one that occurred last week over a narrow swath of eastern Greenland, western Iceland and Spain.
    — Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In the atmosphere created between the creators and listeners.
    — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of atmosphere
Noun
  • Initial observations suggest the coating does not noticeably change the strawberries’ smell, texture or natural appearance.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • As a result, regulators ordered Lineage last week to implement 90 more conditions to tamp down on the smell through routine waste and water removal, odor neutralizers and further pollution control.
    — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of smell
Noun
  • Set over medium heat and warm, stirring continuously to release the tea flavor, color and vanilla-like aroma.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • This kit comes with an aroma sample and a felt diffuser—add a few drops of the Bergamot Tea Blossom scent to further enhance your bathing experience.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of aroma
Noun
  • Pueblo County Sheriff's Office Multiple agencies searched by ground and air to find the man.
    — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Besides losing the ability to maneuver on its own, the almost 10,000-ton warship saw its galley services, toilets, air conditioning and potable water impacted, Comer said.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of air

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