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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But in successful experiments in the fall of 2025, scientists re-created the conditions present at the birth of planets, complete with simulacra of magma and miniature hydrogen atmospheres.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 May 2026
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It was previously believed that extremely tiny objects in space were incapable of hosting atmospheres.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
8 May 2026
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The tortoiseshell palette is deconstructed in this look, which features a blend of full torties, chocolate brown tips, and barley there caramel auras.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
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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
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Moisture and residue trapped in the rubber seal can lead to mold and unpleasant smells that transfer to clean clothes.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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As such For Rest, which features hinoki and Turkish rose are hits here while in Seoul, cleaner smells are more popular.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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By preparing traditional Slovenian dishes, my mother filled our home with delicious aromas but also connected Barron to his heritage.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Try clean citrus scents like lemon and bergamot, or something a bit more herbaceous like rosemary or basil, to complement kitchen aromas.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2026
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The show was last week recommissioned for a second season before the first airs.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
10 May 2026
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Where to Watch Kentucky Derby 2026 The horse racing event (and pre-race coverage) airs on NBC, which can be streamed live via DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Sling or Hulu + Live TV.—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2026
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When the Moon enters Taurus, simple words give your feelings somewhere safe to land.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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But with Ben White down injured after 26 minutes and forced off, Arsenal’s season depended on Arteta and his gut feelings again.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Trueno spoke to Rolling Stone about his love for contrasting moods, his collaboration with emerging rapper Milo J, and the downtime rituals that keep his sanity intact.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2026
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Musgraves’s core concern on Middle of Nowhere is reaching a place of self-sufficiency and contentment untangled from the worry of navigating others’ bad moods.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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Just a little acid went a long way in brightening up all the flavors and cutting through the richness of the sauce.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
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There are currently more than 20 core dairy flavors in addition to several dairy-free and vegan options.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ambiences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambiences. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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