1
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
Conventional treatment processes also add about 21 million metric tons of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere annually.
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New Atlas, 9 May 2026
The survivors and responders that day remark on the eerie stillness of the atmosphere.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
Today, meteorologists can take a pandemoniac system — Earth’s atmosphere, oceans, and landforms — and make accurate forecasts up to two weeks into the future.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2026
In interviews, many performers noted the supportive, collaborative atmosphere, in which musicians who were starting out in their careers learned from stars at the height of their popularity.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
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New Atlas, 9 May 2026
The survivors and responders that day remark on the eerie stillness of the atmosphere.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
Today, meteorologists can take a pandemoniac system — Earth’s atmosphere, oceans, and landforms — and make accurate forecasts up to two weeks into the future.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2026
In interviews, many performers noted the supportive, collaborative atmosphere, in which musicians who were starting out in their careers learned from stars at the height of their popularity.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atmosphere
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For now, the closest thing to another A24 eatery is the new Ambassadors Clubhouse, a lavish Indian restaurant imported from London that shares a building with the studio’s offices in Koreatown and by extension some of A24’s aura.—
Julian Sancton,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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That’s where young Teddy Roosevelt ranched and lived the cowboy lifestyle in the 1880s, a period that influenced his conservation ethos and tough-as-nails presidential aura.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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Even without federal limits on chemicals like PFAS, states have the authority to protect public health and the environment.—
DYLAN JACKSON,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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Many people are interested in exploiting our land, destroying the environment for many while lining the pockets of the few.—
Thomas Patier,
Artforum,
6 May 2026
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Daily air quality index, or AQI, reports are available on the MPCA’s website, and the agency sends out air quality alerts through social media.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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Likewise, drones came, and were incinerated while in the air.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Snow Petrels spit out the oil in front of their nests, primarily to ward off predators with its smell and stickiness.—
Hannah Richter,
Scientific American,
7 May 2026
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The smell of baby oil on my skin.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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The blooms are rare but rewarding, with tall shoots of tubular flowers that release a sweet, grassy aroma.—
Rachel Gillett,
Martha Stewart,
5 May 2026
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There was something really special about the time and care that goes into making it, from the slow cooking to the rich aroma filling the house.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
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Its two coal plants are aging and are targeted to be shut down to meet climate commitments.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
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This district is vulnerable to climate change impacts like wildfires, rising sea levels and extreme heat and to the health effects of climate-warming emissions.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The farthest room from the common area, it’s artfully built around a colossal Cape Ash tree and features a giant deck, floor-to-ceiling windows with bird’s-eye forest views, and sylvan ambience galore.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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Solar lights add pretty ambiance to a walkway, patio, or gazebo.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 May 2026
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Seeing the documentary in the theatre, with the surround-sound and giant screen, was thrilling for everyone, but especially the players and coaches who lived the moment.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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There are also plenty of premium material options to choose from, as well as a standard Bowers & Wilkins surround-sound audio system.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Atmosphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atmosphere. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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