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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Recent Examples of ambient
Benjamin Lima
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 17 Jan. 2026
His characters obsessively perfume themselves, and his décor is filled with flowers that the characters use to distract themselves from the ambient odors of life, human or animal.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026
Geotab noted that its data showed that battery degradation rates varied by model, charging habits, ambient climate, and vehicle usage patterns.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 17 Jan. 2026
Moby has tiptoed into the studio for a new, mostly ambient album, Future Quiet.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 16 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The new space, directly in front of the Trinity River levees and the miles of open space behind them, lends a feeling of fresh air to the ambient surroundings.
—Benjamin Lima
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 17 Jan. 2026
His characters obsessively perfume themselves, and his décor is filled with flowers that the characters use to distract themselves from the ambient odors of life, human or animal.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026
Geotab noted that its data showed that battery degradation rates varied by model, charging habits, ambient climate, and vehicle usage patterns.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 17 Jan. 2026
Moby has tiptoed into the studio for a new, mostly ambient album, Future Quiet.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambient
Noun
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This support plays a crucial role in enabling Colorado parents and caregivers to work, pursue education, or participate in job training while their children are cared for in safe, nurturing learning environment.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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As robots move closer to human environments, Microsoft believes adaptability will define their success.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Unmanned systems — once peripheral assets — are becoming central to both offensive and defensive strategies.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Ideally, Middle and East Caicos would be permitted to retain their peripheral character, Parrish said.—
Henry Wismayer,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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So there's really no choice but for the four major conference commissioners to compile a set of rules and guidelines that make at least a marginal bit of sense.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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The weather service’s Storm Prediction Center has placed much of Missouri, including the Kansas City metro, under a marginal risk of severe weather.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Dark paint colors can feel surprisingly cozy and create a cocoon-like atmosphere in north-facing rooms.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Because the dopants are earth-abundant, the synthesis uses conventional solid-state processing, and no inert atmosphere is required, the approach aligns well with existing gigafactory infrastructure.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Homelessness — and affordability, housing availability and myriad other issues tangential to a very visible problem in California — is among the many concerns Californians have that the bevy of gubernatorial candidates will be asked to address as the campaign for governor continues this year.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
18 Jan. 2026
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And yet off the court, an eventful period to say the least, in several cases with a degree of Heat impact, some directly, some tangential.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But that changed in the 2000s, when post-op care became more encompassing after rearranging patients’ internal organs.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
20 Jan. 2026
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Equally important, these countries have coordinated policy stances within more encompassing multilateral frameworks, such as the United Nations and its agencies, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Trade Organization, and the G-20.—
Stewart Patrick,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If sparse precipitation or drying winds are prevalent in your climate, winter watering is necessary.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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After dealing with a respiratory condition and undergoing surgery, a 16-year-old Short began spending winters in Florida with family friends, per a doctor's recommendation who believed the milder climate would help improve her health.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Since then, the bustling market serves the surrounding and significant Latino community and others.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Ambient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambient. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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