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
Think of it as a general return to more traditional flavors and a move toward ambiances that feel like crawling into the past.
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Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Jan. 2026
Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambiences
Noun
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The Aztecs make their second trip to Phoenix in a month, this time to face controversial new conference member GCU in one of the nation’s most raucous home-court atmospheres.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Merciless, vile, and downright sadistic, The Rite delivers stunning entertainment that strays away from depending on shadows and eerie atmospheres.—
Michael Lee Simpson,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Deep red auras glow against a glossy black backdrop.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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Labubus allowed fashion girlies to get nostalgic with their Birkins, the trad look swept social media’s most aesthetic corners, and the TikTok generation (following its near US ban) began farming its auras.—
Ella Graveney,
Vogue,
23 Dec. 2025
Noun
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To find the source of lingering pet smells, Welch suggests investing in a quality blacklight.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Spraying and cleaning the interior surfaces will remove stains and prevent unpleasant smells.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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What Smells Mice Dislike Cinnamon While the smell of cinnamon is reminiscent of autumn aromas and homemade breakfasts, mice don’t feel the same way.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
6 Jan. 2026
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Thiols are responsible for the distinctive aromas of skunk spray and ripe durian; they’re also added to natural gas to provide a detectable rotten-egg smell at even trace levels.—
Nicola Twilley,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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How to watch the 2026 Golden Globe Awards The ceremony airs live on CBS.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Jan. 2026
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The matchup airs on FDSSE, FDSOK, NBA TV, and WMC-TV.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In Season 2, expect Pine to confront those feelings head-on, thanks to another likeminded arms dealer and alluring femme fatale who put him in the crosshairs again.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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In our current environment, Le Bon’s rejection and isolation beget feelings of collective consolation and warm comfort.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Tom Cochrun, the news director at the local TV news station WISH, recalled Kiritsis’s erratic moods to the Indianapolis Star, from screaming and yelling to crying and laughing.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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After the questionnaire, the study volunteers recorded nightly reports on their smartphone use and overall daily moods.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
7 Jan. 2026
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What that means for the rest of us is new hotspots to visit, new drinks to sip and new flavors to explore.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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The flavors, priced at $12 per pint, are being released a few weeks apart to line up with the show’s schedule.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ambiences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambiences. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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