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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
After deploying mock Starlink internet satellites expected to burn up in the atmosphere, the upper stage is intended to land once again in the Indian Ocean.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Think of the amount of moisture in the atmosphere like the amount of water in a sponge.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
The aurora was produced by solar particles slamming into Earth’s atmosphere.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2025
The ocean-atmosphere pattern emerged in September and could persist through December and on to February 2026.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Think of the amount of moisture in the atmosphere like the amount of water in a sponge.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
The aurora was produced by solar particles slamming into Earth’s atmosphere.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2025
The ocean-atmosphere pattern emerged in September and could persist through December and on to February 2026.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atmosphere
Noun
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The aura of loserdom hovers over him.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
15 Oct. 2025
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In that silence, the aura of D’Angelo only grew wider.—
Marcus J. Moore,
Pitchfork,
15 Oct. 2025
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Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a soft robotic skin that allows vine-like robots just a few millimeters wide to navigate tight and fragile environments.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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But the fact that the Hoosiers could go into a raucous environment like Autzen Stadium and beat the Ducks by double digits without their quarterback being a superhero says a lot about their overall talent level.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Their style of pitching — relentlessly pound the strike zone — works well in a ballpark where the thick air depresses doubles and triples.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The air buzzes with nostalgia and pride as alumni return to the yard, reconnecting with old classmates, sharing stories, and celebrating the legacy that shaped them.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
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Unlike bulky camping lanterns, this model is sleek, stylish, and lightweight—and has a dimmer switch to create the perfect ambience.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Oct. 2025
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But as the couple reveal, that old-world ambience is not actually old at all.—
Catherine Hong,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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Given that the host cities for next year’s World Cup stretch from Vancouver to Mexico City, adapting to different climates will be essential.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Each release, however, was aged in a different warehouse in an attempt to showcase a sense of terroir that comes from the particular climate and environment in which the barrels are stored.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
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With my sight obscured, the aromas practically bounce out of the glass and into my nostrils.—
Aislyn Greene,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
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That’s because oxidation breaks down the oils, which can lead to stale coffee without much aroma.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
15 Oct. 2025
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While some neighborhoods have gotten attention, the progress has been uneven and isn't reaching the same critical mass of development and redevelopment success that has benefited the downtown area and its surrounds.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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The Chinese also presented the movie with 12 channels of sound, meaning the surround speakers got an extra workout that added to the visceral charge of the chase sequences and shoot-outs.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Atmosphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atmosphere. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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