ambiences

noun

variants or ambiances
plural of ambience
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 The attention to detail even extends to creating individual ambiences for each of the five steam and sauna rooms, including the forest clearing steam room, which feels like sitting in a fairytale glade. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 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
  1. atmospheres
  2. auras
  3. smells
  4. aromas
  5. airs
  6. feelings
  7. moods
  8. flavors
Noun
  • With these questions in mind, University of California Riverside planetary scientist Michelle Hill and her colleagues recently simulated what happens to the atmospheres of different sizes of rocky worlds.
    — Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 21 July 2026
  • Cherubim had theorized that some small, rocky planets like LHS 1140 b could develop atmospheres with large amounts of helium over time.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 16 July 2026
Definition of atmospheres
Noun
  • Bubblegum pink nails with strawberry auras are fit for a day at the fair.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of auras
Noun
  • But with temperatures spiking, the crisis over smoke from the fire has given way to a second crisis over putrid smells, insects, rodents and growing concerns over sanitation.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
  • Warm air, unusual noises, unpleasant smells, or inconsistent cooling could point to low refrigerant, a leak, a worn compressor, or another mechanical issue.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
Definition of smells
Noun
  • The wider bowl lets the aromas open up, while the cooler temperature draws out the tea’s body and complexity.
    — Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • There, Morris’s large-scale, high-contrast graphic paintings fill the space alongside the shifting aromas of Dir's latest fragrances.
    — Parizaad Khan Sethi, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026
Definition of aromas
Noun
  • King’s full interview with Tenisha airs Thursday, July 23, on CBS Mornings.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
  • Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness airs Fridays on HBO.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 18 July 2026
Definition of airs
Noun
  • Andriy simply isn’t a good leader — neither empathetic nor precise with his advice for Bobby — but then again, Bobby is also clearly in her feelings.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2026
  • Someone has probably told you that laughter is the best medicine, but in Cat Cohen’s case, a combination of arthroscopic heart surgery and actual, honest-to-God confronting her feelings onstage has proven an effective long-term care plan.
    — Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 24 July 2026
Definition of feelings
Noun
  • The space is minimalist and warmly lit, lined with small bottles that feel like a library of moods.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • The voice—that silky alto that slips easily between genres and moods—is what seems to draw people in first, famous fans included.
    — Riann Phillip, Vogue, 15 July 2026
Definition of moods
Noun
  • Bold citrus flavors mingle with piney hop notes and a crisp bitterness, creating a clean-drinking IPA with a zesty finish that keeps you coming back for more.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026
  • While preparing dishes at the festival, Adjepong loved the way mango interacted with smoke, chile and deeper savory flavors.
    — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of flavors

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