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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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as in environments
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
Researchers at Sweden’s Stockholm University used x-ray lasers to determine the existence of the critical point at -81 degrees Fahrenheit (63 degrees Celsius) and roughly 14,500 pounds per square inch (1,000 atmospheres).
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Unger, who lives in Clearwater, has a reputation for solid stand-alone thrillers that have landed on bestseller lists, with unusual plots and unconventional motives shrouded in dark-but-not-oppressive atmospheres.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Instead of using cryogenic hydrogen, the company is using gaseous hydrogen that's been pressurized to 700 atmospheres.
—David Szondy
march 26, New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026
Each offers walkable neighborhoods, rich culture, and welcoming atmospheres for those exploring on their own.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
Splayed out across Bulgarian folk music, trance beats, bruxaria atmospheres, samba, and even bits of nueva ola, Free Spirits feels dialed all the way up.
—Maria Nenet Barrios, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2026
Even so, kitchen atmospheres have long been filled with chaos and intensity.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Once opportunities to engage communities and offer developmental players a taste of game-day atmospheres, spring games had become scouting combines for opposing programs looking to entice players into the transfer portal, which had previously opened in late April.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Charged atmospheres became customary when the RedHawks showed up.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Unger, who lives in Clearwater, has a reputation for solid stand-alone thrillers that have landed on bestseller lists, with unusual plots and unconventional motives shrouded in dark-but-not-oppressive atmospheres.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Instead of using cryogenic hydrogen, the company is using gaseous hydrogen that's been pressurized to 700 atmospheres.
—David Szondy
march 26, New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026
Each offers walkable neighborhoods, rich culture, and welcoming atmospheres for those exploring on their own.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
Splayed out across Bulgarian folk music, trance beats, bruxaria atmospheres, samba, and even bits of nueva ola, Free Spirits feels dialed all the way up.
—Maria Nenet Barrios, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2026
Even so, kitchen atmospheres have long been filled with chaos and intensity.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Once opportunities to engage communities and offer developmental players a taste of game-day atmospheres, spring games had become scouting combines for opposing programs looking to entice players into the transfer portal, which had previously opened in late April.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Charged atmospheres became customary when the RedHawks showed up.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for atmospheres
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The film follows a quiet inmate arriving at a violent Indonesian prison with a supernatural entity that kills those with the darkest auras.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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This airbrush design on a long square nail comprises a mix of French-tip auras, clear blobs, and 3D florals for a fun and funky design.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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In these milder environments, more common and inexpensive metals like nickel can be used.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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Pohutsky also alleged inmates at the Ypsilanti facility suffered from health issues directly stemming from unsafe living conditions, including an inmate who tested positive for Aspergillus niger, a type of black mold found in damp indoor environments.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Sudden or unfamiliar smells can be stressful for cats, while maintaining familiar scent cues helps reduce anxiety, especially during transitions such as moving house or bringing a cat home from a shelter.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Guests from all walks of life gather around one long table by the kitchen, the sights of hands whisking and the smells of bread baking.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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So did barbecue lighter fluid, dry cleaners, paints, deodorants, breweries, and the ethanol in the aromas from commercial bakeries.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Cooks tend the iconic grill in full view, sending up smoky aromas and satisfying sizzles that are the restaurant’s heartbeat.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
20 Mar. 2026
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Katrina Lake, founder of Stitch Fix, said not having female role models growing up contributed to feelings of imposter syndrome despite her company’s $120 million IPO in 2017.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Whether people were on the hiking trail, along the lakeshore, on the water, or looking out from stunning viewpoints, their feelings of awe had lasting effects.—
Brian Higgins,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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The boy squire shines bright in the otherwise drab surrounds of the tourney campgrounds.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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His 1965 Danziger Studio, a live-work space on Melrose Avenue, featured an uninterrupted stucco façade that blended seamlessly into the urban surrounds.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
11 Dec. 2025
Noun
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In September 2025, Disney suspended late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, whose program airs on ABC, after Kimmel suggested that right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk was killed by a fellow conservative.—
David Cortright,
The Conversation,
26 Mar. 2026
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The drama that launched with a major twist death airs weekly and repeated for two weeks as the top series on network or streaming in cross-platform ratings — earning a quick season two renewal from the network.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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Higher pollen counts can be expected in hotter and dryer climates, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America website.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Mar. 2026
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This performance is set to aid in maintaining continuous moisture control in harsh climates and in challenging environments where the humidity is likely to be high throughout the year, since there is a lack of ventilation as well as exposure at the ground level.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Atmospheres.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atmospheres. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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