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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
All these plants sequester carbon that would otherwise enter the atmosphere and contribute to global warming.
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Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2025
The music is full of that rustic atmosphere.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
An unforeseen contribution from Juno Juno, meanwhile, has been orbiting Jupiter since 2016, collecting information on the giant planet's internal structure, magnetic field, and atmosphere.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
The family atmosphere also helps keep his love for cooking going, since his kids and one of his cousins are with him in the kitchen getting the food ready.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
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Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2025
The music is full of that rustic atmosphere.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
An unforeseen contribution from Juno Juno, meanwhile, has been orbiting Jupiter since 2016, collecting information on the giant planet's internal structure, magnetic field, and atmosphere.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
The family atmosphere also helps keep his love for cooking going, since his kids and one of his cousins are with him in the kitchen getting the food ready.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atmosphere
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The second reason is that these aura battler designs were very complex and full of curves as well as weird angles.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The result is an almost-black shade of mahogany that strikes the perfect balance of autumnal aura and goth feels.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
11 Sep. 2025
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Improving business environment While trade tensions and worries about China's economic slowdown weighed on the near-term outlook, the survey respondents indicated significant improvement in the local regulatory environment.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Many happen in chaotic, low-light, or high-stress environments where conventional methods fail.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
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This is where air nannies come into play.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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While the head coach has been a breath of fresh air from a culture perspective, that aspect will only go so far if the team continues to lose week in and week out.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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While some arrangements were tied to specific activations, the decor seamlessly blended together, elevating the overall ambiance.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Materials submitted by the restaurant group to the port describe the restaurant as offering a refined ambiance with plush seating and warm lighting.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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From ethics in our government offices, to reproductive health care, to the climate crisis and beyond, ProPublica remains on the front lines of the stories that matter most.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Speaking at an Africa climate summit, Ruto said climate inaction was costing tens of thousands of lives, compounding development challenges for the world’s poorest nations after massive international aid cuts.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Lavender Tea Lavender is an evergreen, bushy plant native to Mediterranean climates, known for its sweet aroma.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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That’s because its long-lasting, masculine aroma gives scents structure, warmth, and depth—and there’s plenty of variance between and among its cultivars.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
9 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 15 Sep. 2025.
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