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
  • And typically, the extreme radiation around these stars totally strips the atmospheres from the planets orbiting them, so astronomers have wondered if planets orbiting these stars can have an atmosphere at all.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 16 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
  • Today, visitors to the property can go on tours, take in the smells of roses and herbs — and of course, taste the wine.
    — Simone Jasper July 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
  • If smells or flavors linger, fill the inside with warm water and leave it for an hour before washing again with a cleaning solution.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
Definition of smells
Noun
  • Similarly to wine, there are more than 1,000 aromas in coffee, which is unique.
    — Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Last but not least, Banana Blend, which centers around one of the most popular fruity aromas right now.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 7 July 2026
Definition of aromas
Noun
  • Fox execs, it has been reported, feel NBCU has maneuvered around the restrictions and has an unfair route to viewers through Peacock, an English-language service where Telemundo programming airs.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 15 July 2026
  • The new episode of Baylen Out Loud airs Tuesday, July 14 at 9 pm ET on TLC.
    — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Definition of airs
Noun
  • Dozens of feelings, dozens of experiences, dozens of refractions.
    — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
  • The agreement that would help most may be simpler than the feelings around it.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 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
  • When it was all said and done, soccer and sports fans of all ages and flavors were catered to.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • The restaurant serves nine different flavors of lemonade — coconut, blueberry and Starburst, to name a few — which can be mixed with any type of alcohol.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
Definition of flavors

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