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 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 The mission won't just hunt for aliens, but rather explore these habitable planets and their atmospheres, expanding our understanding of other worlds while also being used for a variety of astronomical purposes. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.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 Ciba lets the competing atmospheres remain in tension. — Literary Hub, 26 June 2026 Atkinson similarly makes collages, carefully weaving each phrase into the next to create unsettled atmospheres. — Vanessa Ague, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026 And so maybe tense atmospheres are what Canada should get used to. — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 24 June 2026 Ricard is no stranger to raucous softball atmospheres. — Kansas City Star, 18 June 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

Noun

White settlers and frontier pioneers built vast, fenceless cattle stations, battling harsh environments and disease, embracing a hard-living culture that exists to this day.

— Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
To ensure safety during outdoor work, adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s recommendations by incorporating regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2026

Definition of environments

Noun

Misting systems also are being used on the exterior to reduce smells from the rotting food, while air quality monitoring is continuing in eight locations.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
And if mess is your main concern, a garage or outdoor setup keeps food smells and spills out of the house entirely.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026

Definition of smells

Noun

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
Quince, San Francisco Chef Michael Tusk has combined his love of Northern Italian cuisine with his surrounds in Northern California to evolve classics like tortellini into modern American fare.

— Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 26 June 2026

Definition of surrounds

Noun

Mothers across America are navigating one of the most turbulent economic climates in recent memory, marked by rising costs and a volatile legislative environment.

— Raquel Mitchell, Boston Herald, 8 July 2026
The batteries must be capable of surviving 22 to 25 years in climates as diverse as Arizona and Alaska.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of climates

Noun

The Hawks continued the good feelings from their Summer League outings in Salt Lake City.

— Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
Ultimately, the reassurances about community resources and air quality failed to quell the fury inside the room as residents took the microphone during the Q&A section and repeatedly expressed feelings of betrayal and mistrust.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of feelings

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Evans notes that in many BIPOC communities, the deepest cultural work happens after the content airs, in the conversation, the remixing, the reinterpretation that current tools don't track.

— Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
The episode airs July 7 on Investigation Discovery and will also stream on HBO Max.

— Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

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