Thesaurus results for ATMOSPHERES

atmospheres

noun

plural of atmosphere

as in auras

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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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 atmospheres With these questions in mind, University of California Riverside planetary scientist Michelle Hill and her colleagues recently simulated what happens to the atmospheres of different sizes of rocky worlds. — Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 21 July 2026 Cherubim had theorized that some small, rocky planets like LHS 1140 b could develop atmospheres with large amounts of helium over time. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 16 July 2026 This is why a major question in the field is whether or not rocky planet atmospheres can even survive at all around M dwarfs. — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 16 July 2026 Coming and going Imaging exoplanet atmospheres is difficult because the amount of the host star’s light that goes through them is tiny relative to the amount that comes to Earth directly from the star. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026 And the question is whether the planets even have atmospheres, because M dwarfs are quite active. — Quanta Magazine, 9 July 2026 The series already featured arguably the best atmospheric immersion in sports video games and the team has gone to great lengths to further sell us on college football atmospheres. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026 England versus Mexico was an all-time epic played in one of sports’ most fervent atmospheres at the iconic Estadio Azteca. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

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Noun

Bubblegum pink nails with strawberry auras are fit for a day at the fair.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 June 2026
These characters have been somewhat thinly drawn despite the vibrant auras of Joy Sunday and Richard Jenkins since the beginning.

— Andy Andersen, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026

Definition of auras

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Diediker is determined to ensure access to high-quality schools; safe and supportive learning environments; and opportunities that prepare students for college, careers, and life.

— Zuri Primos July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Transportable and reduced radiation profile The physical characteristics and direct electrical output of the engine dictate its target integration environments.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026

Definition of environments

Noun

But with temperatures spiking, the crisis over smoke from the fire has given way to a second crisis over putrid smells, insects, rodents and growing concerns over sanitation.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Warm air, unusual noises, unpleasant smells, or inconsistent cooling could point to low refrigerant, a leak, a worn compressor, or another mechanical issue.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 20 July 2026

Definition of smells

Noun

One skyscraper amidst a sea of them, the Four Seasons San Francisco at Embarcadero blends in with its surrounds.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
The debut Elora neatly brings together a white RV box and a white chassis, offsetting all that brightness with numerous windows enclosed by black surrounds matching the Promaster front bumper.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 July 2026

Definition of surrounds

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The wider bowl lets the aromas open up, while the cooler temperature draws out the tea’s body and complexity.

— Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
There, Morris’s large-scale, high-contrast graphic paintings fill the space alongside the shifting aromas of Dir's latest fragrances.

— Parizaad Khan Sethi, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026

Definition of aromas

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This versatile textile originated centuries ago in southern India, where its loose, gauzy weave provided comfort in hot climates.

— Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Signs of Disease Cucumbers are highly susceptible to plant diseases in humid climates, including fungal and bacterial leaf spot, downy mildew, powdery mildew, and viruses.

— Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 20 July 2026

Definition of climates

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Andriy simply isn’t a good leader — neither empathetic nor precise with his advice for Bobby — but then again, Bobby is also clearly in her feelings.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2026
Someone has probably told you that laughter is the best medicine, but in Cat Cohen’s case, a combination of arthroscopic heart surgery and actual, honest-to-God confronting her feelings onstage has proven an effective long-term care plan.

— Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 24 July 2026

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