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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
Scientific consensus is that this opaqueness is caused by hazy banks of clouds that are masking the atmospheres, but what kind of aerosol particles are in the clouds?
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 4 June 2026
Those atmospheres are like playing in Omaha.
—Gary Bedore
june 4, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
With the Spirit regularly drawing some of the largest crowds in club history and Audi Field emerging as one of the league’s premier atmospheres, the nation’s capital has become one of women’s soccer’s strongest markets heading into the 2026 postseason.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Whether for late-night meals, romantic settings or rooftop lounges — consumers are willing to pay for atmospheres tailored to specific occasions.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
In the end, there are not three atmospheres.
—Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The backstory The hotel is the flagship of Montcalm Collection as well as part of Marriott's Autograph Collection, a group of independent hotels known for their idiosyncratic character and atmospheres.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
But in successful experiments in the fall of 2025, scientists re-created the conditions present at the birth of planets, complete with simulacra of magma and miniature hydrogen atmospheres.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2026
It was previously believed that extremely tiny objects in space were incapable of hosting atmospheres.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 8 May 2026
Keith Cooper, Space.com, 4 June 2026
Those atmospheres are like playing in Omaha.
—Gary Bedore
june 4, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
With the Spirit regularly drawing some of the largest crowds in club history and Audi Field emerging as one of the league’s premier atmospheres, the nation’s capital has become one of women’s soccer’s strongest markets heading into the 2026 postseason.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Whether for late-night meals, romantic settings or rooftop lounges — consumers are willing to pay for atmospheres tailored to specific occasions.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
In the end, there are not three atmospheres.
—Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The backstory The hotel is the flagship of Montcalm Collection as well as part of Marriott's Autograph Collection, a group of independent hotels known for their idiosyncratic character and atmospheres.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
But in successful experiments in the fall of 2025, scientists re-created the conditions present at the birth of planets, complete with simulacra of magma and miniature hydrogen atmospheres.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2026
It was previously believed that extremely tiny objects in space were incapable of hosting atmospheres.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for atmospheres
Noun
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Punch up your summer manicure with rainbow-bright auras, color-shifting chrome, and vibrant blooming gel designs.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
1 June 2026
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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
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To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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Instead of trying to implement large-scale change all at once, organizations can create smaller environments to test and refine ideas.—
Jacob Kupietzky,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The astronauts reported bizarre smells, and had issues flushing urine outside the spacecraft as designed.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 June 2026
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However, beware of certain smells, such as cigarette smoke, which are nearly impossible to eradicate from wood pieces, Pearce warns.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
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Commissioned from DeART of Italy, they are housed in cabinets in a muted version of British Racing Green, in harmony with the wooden look and feel of their surrounds.—
Ken Silverio,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
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In the sanitized and alienating new surrounds, with the camaraderie of the early Hyperion days but a faint memory, long-simmering discontent about working conditions wouldn’t take long to boil over.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 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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Pot and column still distillates mature under Barbados' tropical heat, where aging occurs much faster than in cooler climates, producing remarkable depth.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Mild climates that rely less on heating and cooling naturally accrue fewer energy costs throughout the year.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Another taxpayer, Adolphus Sutherland, expressed his torn feelings.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Stay busy to combat pessimistic feelings.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
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Hosted by Tituss Burgess and Laura Benanti, that earlier ceremony airs on the free network Pluto TV.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
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Game 2 of the NBA Finals takes place Friday, June 5, in San Antonio and airs on ESPN.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Atmospheres.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atmospheres. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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