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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
  • Unique, elegant, and with a touch of darkness—the names on this list are all inspired by the haunting atmospheres of Gothic literature and cinema.
    — Anna Earl, Parents, 5 Sep. 2026
  • As has our play in the Coliseum, including running the table last year in front of a lot of epic atmospheres.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of atmospheres
Noun
  • Auramaxxing Similar to the trend of smellmaxxing, teens are taking to TikTok to increase their auras with the new term auramaxxing.
    — Stephanie Kasulka, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Pink auras over a white base mingle with colorful gemstones, while black accent nails, 3D stars, and swirling details make every finger feel like its own tiny work of art.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of auras
Noun
  • Fossum notes that veterinarians sometimes use odor as a diagnostic clue because certain skin conditions produce distinctive smells.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • De Anda’s neighbors recalled hearing — and reporting to local authorities — barking and foul smells from the property, The Times reported in March.
    — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of smells
Noun
  • Friday afternoon brought entertainment on 11 stages, a tempting hodgepodge of aromas from 50-plus food vendors and street tents filled with offerings from 125-plus artists as Oakland County’s 28-year tradition kicked off the first of four days.
    — Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Macabeo adds floral aromas to the finished wine, while Xarel-lo adds body, and Parellada adds fruit flavors.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of aromas
Noun
  • Hosted by Claudia Winkleman, the new series premieres on October 1 and October 2 on BBC 1 and airs twice a week.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Unlike with FanDuel, there currently are no plans for WPLG re-airs the day following games.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of airs
Noun
  • But the lingering resentments are probably rooted in your feelings about his grandfather – your brother – and the boy’s parents.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • My feelings about Dudamel as an interpreter have ranged from irritation at his turn-it-up-to-11 showiness to admiration for his ability to make listeners hear music afresh.
    — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of feelings
Noun
  • Aina emphasized the importance of color in influencing moods and self-perception and aims to bring joy to people in a sometimes-frustrating world through the use of the sun and sunflower motifs.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 13 Sep. 2026
  • The fashion for the season similarly runs the gamut, touching on various moods and sartorial personalities in the process.
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of moods
Noun
  • The juicy slab of brisket was roughly double the diameter of the plush biscuit, and the flavors mingled well.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Italy is a unique country where every city has its own identity, architecture, traditions, flavors, dialects and even different ways of life.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of flavors

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“Ambiences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambiences. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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