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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
Whatever its former luxury, the boat now had cabins crammed with four-person bunks and an atmosphere thick with the scent of unwashed bodies and the steam of rations.
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Kevin Maurer, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
The modern, laidback atmosphere of Billie’s translates to its sister spot, Casa Ama.
—Jenna Thompson
june 6, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2026
The Moon enters Pisces and your 4th House of Home and Family, pulling your attention toward emotional footing, private needs, and the atmosphere around you.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2026
Nearby, Selva serves up coastal Peruvian cuisine, while farm-to-table staple Boca always features a lively atmosphere.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
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Kevin Maurer, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
The modern, laidback atmosphere of Billie’s translates to its sister spot, Casa Ama.
—Jenna Thompson
june 6, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2026
The Moon enters Pisces and your 4th House of Home and Family, pulling your attention toward emotional footing, private needs, and the atmosphere around you.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2026
Nearby, Selva serves up coastal Peruvian cuisine, while farm-to-table staple Boca always features a lively atmosphere.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atmosphere
Noun
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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
Noun
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Certainly, there’s no doubt that your environment makes a difference to your wellbeing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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My job is to help the guys put them in environments and situations to be better.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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Weather service meteorologist Frank Pereira said the system that produced the storms, including high winds and hail, was moving eastward Thursday, fueled by cool air from Canada clashing with warm, humid air from the South.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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As the front moves into very warm, unstable air, some storms could turn severe.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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The wave of record-breaking public offerings for AI megacompanies that has Wall Street fixated this week is also buoying energy startups that see a chance to win back investors’ favor after the disappointing climate tech boom of the early 2020s.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
11 June 2026
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The Amazon, the world’s largest rainforest, also plays a critical role in regulating the climate far beyond South America.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Harrison still evokes painterly fugues of light and pungent smells, but they’re offset by a growing bleakness, and there’s less humor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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When friends and family return, that familiar smell telegraphs welcome and comfort before a single word is spoken.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 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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Cooking scallions low and slow draws out their aroma, which infuses the oil that becomes part of the sauce for this dish.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Where to Eat and Drink Breakfast Follow the wafting aroma of fresh bread to Kirchhoff’s Bakery, a downtown institution since 1873.—
Matt Kirouac,
Midwest Living,
7 June 2026
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Each one creates a different ambiance on board.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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Set the scene The family-friendly ambiance is immediately noticeable, with children laughing and playing throughout the resort.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Atmosphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atmosphere. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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