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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
But as the space industry enters a hyper-growth era, scientists are increasingly asking whether humanity is beginning to industrialize the upper atmosphere during a climate emergency.
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
But an explosion with a large fireball would send the liquid and the vapors into the atmosphere.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
DeLand and The First Academy delivered an exciting, playoff-like atmosphere Friday night in Central Florida’s final spring football game at TFA.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026
Onboard cameras showed the vehicle’s aerodynamic flaps intact throughout the fiery descent through the atmosphere.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 23 May 2026
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
But an explosion with a large fireball would send the liquid and the vapors into the atmosphere.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
DeLand and The First Academy delivered an exciting, playoff-like atmosphere Friday night in Central Florida’s final spring football game at TFA.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026
Onboard cameras showed the vehicle’s aerodynamic flaps intact throughout the fiery descent through the atmosphere.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atmosphere
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Justin Kohl On top of being a musician and total heartthrob, Justin immediately falls into the Water sign boyfriend category with his aura of mystery.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
21 May 2026
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Get a hint of Gemini's vibrant yellow energy by incorporating it into a springy aura look.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
21 May 2026
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Essential in this most challenging of environments.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Beginning in the eighteen-nineties, Karl Blossfeldt took closeups of plants abstracted from their environments, making visible the art of their natural curlicues and reticulations.—
Max Norman,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Water temperatures are still in the 50s, the NWS cautioned, even though the air is warm.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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The producers read an apology on air the following week.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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The clearest signs of using too much laundry detergent are residue on clothes, stiff or sticky fabric after a wash, excessive suds during the cycle and a musty smell coming from your machine.—
Ryan Brennan
May 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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All around there was the pleasant rotten smell of dead fish in open air.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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Don’t miss Shinrin-Yoku, a crisp and delicate Japanese-style rice lager, or the ever-popular Sightglass IPA, built on a pilsner malt base with aromas of berry and key lime.—
Vivian Chung,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Don’t skip the almond extract—a small splash deepens the cherry flavor and gives the filling its bakery-style aroma.—
Claire Saffitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 May 2026
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Such temperatures are not record-breaking, given that some of the highest-ever Central Park readings date as far back as 1900, according to NWS climate records.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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The debate will center on major statewide issues, including affordability, housing, public safety, climate, education and health care, CBS said.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The attention to detail even extends to creating individual ambiences for each of the five steam and sauna rooms, including the forest clearing steam room, which feels like sitting in a fairytale glade.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Brighten up a dark entryway or add a warm glow to your bedroom with multiple brightness settings and a variety of color temperatures to get the ambiance just right.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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Commissioned from DeART of Italy, they are housed in cabinets in a muted version of British Racing Green, in harmony with the wooden look and feel of their surrounds.—
Ken Silverio,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
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The Dream surround Reese with two ultra-fun backcourt hoopers.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
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“Atmosphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atmosphere. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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