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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
However, the situation for gas giants is somewhat more complicated because of their swirling atmospheres.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
However, the statistical aspects of the atmosphere such as averages, maxima, minimum, frequency, ranges, and so forth are climate.
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Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
That heat is then trapped near the ground under typical summer high pressure, which suppresses cloud development and limits mixing in the atmosphere.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Climate scientists say the pattern is consistent, measurable and directly tied to how much moisture is now hanging in the atmosphere.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
However, the statistical aspects of the atmosphere such as averages, maxima, minimum, frequency, ranges, and so forth are climate.
—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
That heat is then trapped near the ground under typical summer high pressure, which suppresses cloud development and limits mixing in the atmosphere.
—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Climate scientists say the pattern is consistent, measurable and directly tied to how much moisture is now hanging in the atmosphere.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for atmosphere
Recent Examples of Synonyms for atmosphere
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Bubblegum pink nails with strawberry auras are fit for a day at the fair.
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The color palette shifts among black and white, sepia-toned, and some gray-green patina to really nail the foreboding aura.
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Scientists do not believe those environments existed where the rock formed.
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The exemptions typically apply to vulnerable populations like people who live in communal environments, healthcare workers and other categories, the staffer said.
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Demos has since purchased a temporary window unit, but says her first floor isn't feeling much cool air at all and is now stuck facing a big price tag for a new air conditioner.
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Quickly cool down your car interior Start the cool-down process by rolling down the passenger window and fanning the driver’s side door 8 to 10 times to push the hot air out.
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Michael Tippett, a climate scientist at Columbia University who studies the ties between El Niño and weather patterns, said that on average, there is no strong link between El Niño and shifts in summer weather patterns over the US and Europe.
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Steve Hubble, Boise’s climate action senior manager, said the tough winter has been somewhat balanced by rains throughout the spring and summer.
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Baking soda neutralizes odors instead of masking them, binding with the compounds that actually cause smells rather than covering them up.
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Outside the Lineage warehouse Thursday morning, the smell of heavy smoke was already being replaced with that of spoiling food and filthy water.
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Though their title chances took a hit when Xavi Simons sustained a season-ending injury this spring, the Dutch surround van Dijk with a deep group of younger teammates, including Frenkie de Jong, Denzel Dumfries and Tijjani Reijnders.
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Quince, San Francisco Chef Michael Tusk has combined his love of Northern Italian cuisine with his surrounds in Northern California to evolve classics like tortellini into modern American fare.
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Made with a mix of hazy, golden Bavarian-style hefeweizen and tangy, sweet-and-sour grapefruit soda, this beer features aromas of citrus zest and banana bread, and is a great option to sip poolside or during a camping trip.
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Thrilling smoky minerality on the nose with an abundance of floral aromatics that is laced with a citrus salinity, such as lemon confit, that has marked acidity and finishing aromas of seashell, making this a gorgeously gastronomic wine.
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Candle sconces are the best way to create a moody, warm, otherworldly sense of ambience.
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Not adhering to these can not only detract from the ambiance, says Johnston, but also make fellow passengers feel uncomfortable.
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“Atmosphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atmosphere. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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