atmospheres

plural of atmosphere

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for atmospheres
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
Noun
  • 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
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
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
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Monarch caterpillars eat only milkweed, which grows best in cooler climates, but the butterflies can’t tolerate freezing temperatures.
    Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
  • Field trials in Qinghai province and the Inner Mongolia autonomous region have already proven successful, demonstrating that bamboo barriers can endure brutal desert climates without brittle snapping or rotting early.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Alice is not a person who puts on airs to please others; quite the opposite.
    Erin Qualey, Vulture, 27 July 2026
  • How to watch Shark Week 2026 Shark Week 2026 airs on the Discovery Channel while streaming on Max and Discovery+ from Sunday, July 26, through Saturday, August 1.
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 26 July 2026

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