ambient 1 of 2

noun

Definition of ambientnext
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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adjective

as in peripheral

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Recent Examples of ambient
Adjective
For years, most machines that pull carbon dioxide out of ambient air, known as direct air capture (DAC) systems, have relied on steam for heat. — Emily Waltz, IEEE Spectrum, 19 Aug. 2026 The trend sits at the intersection of rucking culture, midlife menopause wellness, osteoporosis concerns and the broader shift toward ambient wellness routines. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026 Instead of storing this platform ambient heat underground for the winter, just use it right now. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2026 Cabin appointments include starlight wood-grain trim, a heated steering wheel, ambient lighting, tri-zone climate control, and a wireless phone charger. — New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ambient
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambient
  1. environment
  2. peripheral
  3. atmosphere
  4. marginal
  5. climate
  6. tangential
  7. surround
  8. encompassing
Noun
  • Survey methods include live capture, audio recordings and sampling their genetic material from the environment.
    — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • From skin tones to outfit styles,families can personalize the companion in a way that feels more emotionally connected to their home environment.
    — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of environment
Adjective
  • In the first incident, Attwell will have had to keep his eyes down on the tackle, which is late and deliberate, and so loses his peripheral vision that might have picked up Munoz breaking into the area.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • For Joan and Luis, these activities were not peripheral to their Jewish lives.
    — Laura Yares, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of peripheral
Noun
  • The smoke is not expected to affect any major airports, even though smoke from a loft will remain in the atmosphere on Wednesday.
    — Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Outside the shrines, though, the atmosphere is almost festive.
    — Jane Arraf, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of atmosphere
Adjective
  • In stories centered on objects ranging from a button to a tin soldier, young authors recognize the it-narrative’s potential not only for amusement but for showcasing the power of the small and marginal.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Going back to the Mets example, perhaps in an uber-technical sense a Mets’ loss could have marginal economic impact as some fans guzzle more beer to drown away their sorrows.
    — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of marginal
Noun
  • All the climate stories in this show are part of the desire to be authentic, but also speak to what our audiences are living through.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Barnard said studies have shown that Pacific storms generate about 30% more wave energy during an El Niño year compared to a year without the climate cycle.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of climate
Adjective
  • Culture may seem tangential to growth, but its impact is concrete.
    — M. Todd Abner, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The fingertips add another layer of intelligence through tactile sensors that detect normal force, tangential shear force, and the precise location of contact.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
Definition of tangential
Noun
  • The only position capable of contesting the expanding power and violence of the carceral surround is abolition.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The paw print appears again as an engraving on the surround of the car’s rose gold door sill treadplates, visible every time the doors are opened.
    — Alistair Charlton, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of surround
Adjective
  • Much more encompassing than detecting software code vulnerabilities .
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
  • 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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“Ambient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambient. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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