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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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The versatile hue works across countless nail trends, including aura designs, French tips, jelly finishes, ombré gradients, and chrome overlays.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
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Less as a re-run of the tournament’s opening game from 1998, more for the prospect of Scott McTominay adding to his aura.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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This is the latest edition of Boiling Point, a newsletter about climate change and the environment in the American West.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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From Lowell to Los Angeles, there are coast to coast concerns about what these data centers can do to the environment.—
David Wade,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Love was in the air in Koreatown’s Seoul International Park on Thursday, where a sea of thousands of people in red and green jerseys joined together to celebrate soccer’s favorite romance.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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But when fields are worked with heavy machinery, their soils leach carbon back into the air.—
Jasmin Sykes,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Sacramento County climate programs could face funding uncertainty as state officials sort out how Cap-and-Invest changes will affect revenue that supports local air quality, housing and transportation projects.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Topography and shifting climates had broken up these populations into different habitats, allowing each to evolve into distinct species.—
Torben Rick,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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Clearly, the smell of barbecue, the sound of music and the love of community and family lingered in him.—
Bobby J. Smith II,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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The colors, pains, pleasures, smells, tastes and sounds, the what-it’s-like of being conscious, are not private inner bits and blobs that philosophers call qualia, floating in a theatre of the mind.—
Andréa Morris,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Wide baseboard trim, along with a chair rail, crown molding, and a magnificent fireplace surround are elegant and welcoming.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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Games sound great on the Omni, thanks to Sonar’s spatial audio processing, which provides an effective surround effect.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
14 June 2026
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Bold aromas of black cherry, espresso bean, and nutmeg give way to sublime flavors of cassis, charcuterie, and freshly ground nutmeg wrapped in a sheath of feathery tannins.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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For anyone who has ever been stopped in their tracks by a familiar aroma, here’s what scientists and physicians say is actually happening and why scent deserves more credit as a memory tool than most people give it.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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Recorded in Los Angeles, the Turks and Caicos, and France, KOBE credits the ambiance of each setting with dictating the mixtape’s production.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
12 June 2026
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For some ambience, add these linen curtains that softly filter light.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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“Atmosphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atmosphere. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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