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as in aura
a special quality or impression associated with something
the fireplace and cozy armchairs give the bookstore the atmosphere of a comfortable home
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as in environment
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
liked the quiet and scholarly atmosphere of his prep school
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Recent Examples of atmosphere
But our atmosphere has many processes that feed CO₂ in and out, many of which are natural.
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Oliver Swainston, Space.com, 28 June 2025
According to the insider, the atmosphere was surprisingly low-key considering the high-profile guest list.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 27 June 2025
Advertisement The most explosive recent bolide event occurred over Chelyabinsk, Russia, on Feb. 15, 2013, when an object estimated to have measured about 65 ft., detonated in the atmosphere, injuring nearly 1,500 people and damaging 7,200 buildings.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 27 June 2025
Designed to pay homage, the scent is inspired by Granado’s history and the mysterious, welcoming atmosphere of traditional apothecaries and reviving century-old legacy with intensity, elegance and freshness.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
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Oliver Swainston, Space.com, 28 June 2025
According to the insider, the atmosphere was surprisingly low-key considering the high-profile guest list.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 27 June 2025
Advertisement The most explosive recent bolide event occurred over Chelyabinsk, Russia, on Feb. 15, 2013, when an object estimated to have measured about 65 ft., detonated in the atmosphere, injuring nearly 1,500 people and damaging 7,200 buildings.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 27 June 2025
Designed to pay homage, the scent is inspired by Granado’s history and the mysterious, welcoming atmosphere of traditional apothecaries and reviving century-old legacy with intensity, elegance and freshness.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atmosphere
Noun
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Among the 16 all-new Houseguests competing for the $750,000 grand prize this summer are an aura painter, a dungeon master and a professional bull rider.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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But there’s an aura of inevitability around the Blue Jays right now.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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As a result, there was an uptick in online customer traffic and basket sizes, which is encouraging given the cautious spending environment.—
John Choong,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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Indeed, while La Paz had a record-breaking 600,000 tourists in 2023, Los Cabos — through cruises and air alone — welcomes 3 million travelers annually.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2025
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The door now leads to a room stripped of light, devoid of fresh air.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
29 June 2025
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The memorable food here would be enough to bring me back, but the ambience is what really seals the deal.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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This unique outdoor lighting offers a stunning ambience while simultaneously keeping mosquitoes at bay.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 June 2025
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Two major climate disasters of 2025 — the Texas flooding that killed more than 100 people and the L.A. wildfires in January that resulted in 30 deaths and wiped out more than 15,000 homes and businesses — highlight the struggles officials face in fully preparing for extreme weather conditions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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In a podcast interview in November 2024, Jacobs shared his views on the future of government agencies, like NOAA, and efforts by the GOP to repeal and eliminate various weather and climate initiatives within the agency.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
9 July 2025
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The whiskey features aromas of coffee cake, pretzel dough, and marshmallow.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Gray Wolf Straight Bourbon has rich aromas of maple bar, coffee cake, creamed corn, fresh mint, and baking spices.—
Gege Reed,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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Both add tone-on-tone details including wood panels on the doors and dash, narrow slashes of chrome and a rose gold surround on the floating center console which nicely sets it apart from the storage bin beneath.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The sculpture is made of wood, which Hepworth had to obtain a special permit to carve, and colored string, which, stretched tautly within the gap of the white ovoid form, represents her experience of the tensions between herself and her natural surrounds at the time.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
5 June 2025
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“Atmosphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atmosphere. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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