AMBIENT Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

ambient 1 of 2

noun

as in environment

the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded observing how the survival techniques of primates vary with the ambient

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ambient

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adjective

as in peripheral

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Recent Examples of ambient

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Additionally, not only the direct use of social media material is problematic with regard to verification, but also using social media as a tool for story detection in the sense of ambient journalism involves risks for journalists. —

Florian Wintterlin, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026 Layer your lighting—use sconces at eye level, soft ambient lighting, and a subtle overhead source. —

Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026 Depending on trim and spec, Hyundai also says Ioniq 3 owners will get the option of heated and ventilated seats, a Bose sound system, ambient LED lighting and, bizarrely, cabin materials inspired by 1970s Italian furniture. —

New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026 The small cook area’s reach-in cooler’s ambient temperature measured 51 degrees, a problem when the cooler’s job is to keep the food inside at or under 41 degrees. —

David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ambient

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Even without federal limits on chemicals like PFAS, states have the authority to protect public health and the environment.

— DYLAN JACKSON, ABC News, 6 May 2026
Many people are interested in exploiting our land, destroying the environment for many while lining the pockets of the few.

— Thomas Patier, Artforum, 6 May 2026