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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
Earth’s atmosphere scatters shorter blue wavelengths more efficiently, allowing warmer red and orange tones to dominate — the same effect that produces vivid sunsets.
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
While an asteroid is a small, rocky object often found in orbit of Mars and Jupiter, and a comet is a space object made of ice and dust, meteors are a result of a space rock entering Earth's atmosphere.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Although reducing carbon pollution, which stays in the atmosphere for hundreds of years, is key to tackling the climate crisis, slashing methane has been seen as something of a low-hanging fruit.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Pacific Beach Surf Club President Nico Espinosa, a San Diego native who has lived in PB for six years, said the contest brings together surfers of all ages and skill levels in a supportive community atmosphere.
—Sierra Knoch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
While an asteroid is a small, rocky object often found in orbit of Mars and Jupiter, and a comet is a space object made of ice and dust, meteors are a result of a space rock entering Earth's atmosphere.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Although reducing carbon pollution, which stays in the atmosphere for hundreds of years, is key to tackling the climate crisis, slashing methane has been seen as something of a low-hanging fruit.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Pacific Beach Surf Club President Nico Espinosa, a San Diego native who has lived in PB for six years, said the contest brings together surfers of all ages and skill levels in a supportive community atmosphere.
—Sierra Knoch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atmosphere
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The mere presence of Hezbollah fighters in the dock shattered the group’s long-standing aura of impunity in Lebanon.—
Euan Ward,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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Stubby, low-profile legs give the Facade bed frame a faux floating effect, and classic lines give the design a streamlined aura.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2026
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According to the firm, the dual-domain architecture enables the robot to interpret spoken instructions, understand its environment, generate action plans, and execute physical tasks with coordinated motion.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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But in a choppy, sideways macro environment, why just sit there and collect a standard payout?—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Videos of climbers waiting in long queues in an area known as the death zone – where the air is too thin to breathe unaided for long – on their way to the summit have once again made headlines, alongside record-breaking ascents from both Nepali and foreign climbers.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Do not burn debris or other items during an air quality alert.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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In Maine, several voters said that the oysterman plucked from obscurity didn’t pass the smell test.—
Caroline McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
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There’s some evidence that suggests that the smell of peppermint oil, cedarwood oil, citronella oil, rosemary oil and other essential oils can repel ticks.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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What other mythology would even try to accommodate extending necks, water squirters, and intentionally unpleasant aromas?—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
4 June 2026
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Its complexity of flavors and aromas is unique.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
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In dry climates, where rainfall is limited but dew may be common, an extensive network of shallow roots may be better equipped to maximize absorption of any moisture that touches the soil.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
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The exact bloom time depends largely on your climate.—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
4 June 2026
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As for windowsills, add a lamp, candle, or vase for ambience—and to direct people toward it.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
30 May 2026
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Use Sound to Create Ambiance Naiman also likes to layer sound to create a sense of ambiance.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
28 May 2026
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The 2026 model comes loaded with Subaru’s latest EyeSight driver-assist technologies, including automatic emergency steering, adaptive cruise control with lane centering, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, reverse automatic braking and a surround-view monitor system.—
Tim Jackson,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Creating a full-surround sofa layout might be your best bet.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
24 May 2026
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“Atmosphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atmosphere. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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