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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
Dryer air higher up in the atmosphere created an environment favorable for high winds.
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Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2026
Organizers describe the event as a hybrid celebration blending World Cup match viewing with a jazz festival atmosphere.
—J.m. Banks
june 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
The whole atmosphere was one of party and reckless abandon.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
The atmosphere is instantly transporting.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
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Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2026
Organizers describe the event as a hybrid celebration blending World Cup match viewing with a jazz festival atmosphere.
—J.m. Banks
june 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
The whole atmosphere was one of party and reckless abandon.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
The atmosphere is instantly transporting.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atmosphere
Noun
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All these stars share a certain aura of invincibility, not to mention access to top-tier medical care, personal nutritionists and chefs, and trainers.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
10 Dec. 2025
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His haunting eyes appear vacant in the animation aesthetic, which adds to his unsettling aura.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Certainly, there’s no doubt that your environment makes a difference to your wellbeing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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My job is to help the guys put them in environments and situations to be better.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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Weather service meteorologist Frank Pereira said the system that produced the storms, including high winds and hail, was moving eastward Thursday, fueled by cool air from Canada clashing with warm, humid air from the South.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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As the front moves into very warm, unstable air, some storms could turn severe.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Gardeners based in warmer climates with longer growing seasons can generally expect more fruit than those living in colder regions.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
11 June 2026
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There are implications for using this technology for climate, for plant life.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
11 June 2026
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Harrison still evokes painterly fugues of light and pungent smells, but they’re offset by a growing bleakness, and there’s less humor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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According to Harvard Medicine, Rachel Herz, a neuroscientist at Brown University who studies the psychological science of smell, said scent has a direct line to how the body responds.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Creating a full-surround sofa layout might be your best bet.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
24 May 2026
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The idea is to create the effect of surround-sound, realistic musical effects.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Cooking scallions low and slow draws out their aroma, which infuses the oil that becomes part of the sauce for this dish.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Where to Eat and Drink Breakfast Follow the wafting aroma of fresh bread to Kirchhoff’s Bakery, a downtown institution since 1873.—
Matt Kirouac,
Midwest Living,
7 June 2026
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Both restaurants are known for their upscale ambience and top-end menu options.—
Alexa Stone,
Kansas City Star,
26 Aug. 2025
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The space, ambiance and decor, including cleanliness.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
4 July 2025
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“Atmosphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atmosphere. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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