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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
Bursting with color and island-inspired energy, the resort’s architecture, atmosphere, and flavors will transport you straight to the tropics.
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Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Within this atmosphere, women have long been told how to behave, how to dress, and when to speak.
—Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
Only light from Earth's atmosphere reaches the moon, and light reflected from Earth's sunrises and sunsets can give the moon a reddish color.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
The collaborative atmosphere extended throughout the cast, creating what Yoon describes as genuine chemistry.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
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Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Within this atmosphere, women have long been told how to behave, how to dress, and when to speak.
—Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
Only light from Earth's atmosphere reaches the moon, and light reflected from Earth's sunrises and sunsets can give the moon a reddish color.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
The collaborative atmosphere extended throughout the cast, creating what Yoon describes as genuine chemistry.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atmosphere
Noun
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The pressure on high-end fashion brands to maintain their aura of quality, exclusivity and ethics is mounting amid an already challenging luxury landscape, which is being impacted by a global spending downturn.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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But that aura of possibility begins to fade when the less pleasant edges of their respective realties come to light.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
31 Aug. 2025
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Signs throughout the museum ask visitors to consider how the climate has changed the course of human evolution, and how humans have affected the environment around them.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In addition, residents can check wave height predictions by viewing the NWS Great Lakes Portal, which updates wave heights, wind gusts and air temperature forecasts.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Railroad Commission also approved more than 7,000 flares within areas where the gas reservoir being drilled was known to be high in hydrogen sulfide, increasing the likelihood that the toxic gas could escape into the air.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
4 Sep. 2025
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Plenty of thought clearly also went into creating the right ambience from the moment the team bus pulls up behind the West Stand judging by the different lighting and imagery used to shift the mood as the players pass through the bowels of the arena.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Refined yet playful, each dish is carefully crafted to complement the ambience of the room.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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Cannon-Brookes is urging Australia to show more ambition on climate action, even as the new government legislates plans to strengthen the country’s carbon emissions cuts.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Signs throughout the museum ask visitors to consider how the climate has changed the course of human evolution, and how humans have affected the environment around them.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Tequila is floral and aromatic, featuring aromas of cooked and fresh agave, enhanced by a subtle floral sweetness and tropical fruit notes, especially banana, guava, and pineapple.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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For the most delicious variety, food enthusiasts should follow the aromas to the most concentrated locations with bold gastronomic ambitions.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
2 Sep. 2025
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Much of the focus since the Premier League’s newest venue opened last month has understandably been on its space-age design, and how this temple of glass and steel near the mouth of the River Mersey looks so out of place with its surrounds.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Flying private can cost about the same, but the level of attention to service, amenities and surrounds is at a higher level, Ricci boasted.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Atmosphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atmosphere. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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