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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
From orchestral performances and candlelit concerts to late-night dance parties and immersive live experiences, venues across the region are leaning into Valentine’s plans that prioritize atmosphere over formality.
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Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Shadow Language emphasizes atmosphere over rhythm, with structures carefully built up around soft, billowing textures.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 6 Feb. 2026
The atmosphere is also lovely and unpretentious.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
Officials are asking Texas A&M basketball fans to help set the atmosphere for a potential upset.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
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Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Shadow Language emphasizes atmosphere over rhythm, with structures carefully built up around soft, billowing textures.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 6 Feb. 2026
The atmosphere is also lovely and unpretentious.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
Officials are asking Texas A&M basketball fans to help set the atmosphere for a potential upset.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atmosphere
Noun
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Your romantic aura is just as strong as a French mani moment.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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His aura both overpowered her and complemented her own.—
Anna Peele,
Vanity Fair,
6 Feb. 2026
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Development and testing activities will take place at Fincantieri’s Sestri Ponente shipyard, which will serve as the reference environment for industrial validation and certification of the technology.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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It’s been a very forward-looking, stimulating environment.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
12 Feb. 2026
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Patients evacuated amid hospital blaze A fire tore through a northeastern Pennsylvania hospital, sending smoke billowing into the air as dozens of patients were evacuated and emergency medical crews were rushed in from across the region, authorities said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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However, their real-world deployment remains constrained by slow oxygen electrochemistry at the air electrode, which leads to high overpotentials, limited power density, and rapid performance degradation.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The smell of methanol racing fuel and the buzz of anticipation filled Lucas Oil Stadium as a procession of monster trucks rumbled into position for Monster Jam’s two-show weekend on January 31 and February 1.—
Travis LaCoss,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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Great for pet smells and musty spots.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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Alongside the artifacts that inspired this project, the team recreated the aromas of mummification in ancient Egypt.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2026
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The buns get their faint green color and grassy, coconut-leaning aroma from the addition of pandan.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The energy output is designed to remain stable down to –50 degrees Celsius, supporting reliable operation in some of the harshest climates on Earth, reports InsideEVs.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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As the race to find alternative cooling tech heats up, researchers are exploring climate-friendly options such as elastocaloric cooling, a solid-state tech that moves heat through reversible phase transformations.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Feb. 2026
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This adults-only boutique hotel brings a quieter, sophisticated ambiance to Fort Wayne.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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Its restaurant, Rocco—with more than 500 square meters and 165 seats—offers a tribute to the Mediterranean, the Italian cuisine, and the Portuguese tradition in three different ambiances.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
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While not the biggest change from its forbear, the 40 Series face would go on to become iconic, its round headlights within a white grille surround defining the model in the public’s eye.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
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And yes, the infamous petri-dish smiley faces were plastered around the entire surround-screen as creator Vince Gilligan chatted with stars Rhea Seehorn, Karolina Wydra, Carlos-Manuel Vesga and Samba Schutte (who also moderated).—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Atmosphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atmosphere. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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