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 The successful application of the transmission strings method is an exciting step forward in the modelling of the atmospheres of the over 6,000 worlds in NASA's exoplanet catalog. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026 This cyan-pale blue is caused by hydrogen molecules colliding with helium atoms inside their ultra-dense atmospheres. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2026 What is surprising, perhaps, is the range of atmospheres in which it’s offered. — Christina Pérez, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026 Magnetic fields have implications for the structure of exoplanets and their atmospheres, according to Berger. — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026 Thornton has handled tough lineups and tough atmospheres, unfazed throughout. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026 In 2025, Wilkerson-Greines hosted North Crowley’s state semifinal win over Duncanville, providing one of the most memorable atmospheres of the 2025-26 school year with approximately 5,000 fans in attendance. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026 Unique, elegant, and with a touch of darkness—the names on this list are all inspired by the haunting atmospheres of Gothic literature and cinema. — Anna Earl, Parents, 5 Sep. 2026 Although all of the solar system’s planets with atmospheres have wave-spawning disturbances, only Saturn churns them out looking like polygons, geometric shapes bounded by straight lines. — ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026

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Auramaxxing Similar to the trend of smellmaxxing, teens are taking to TikTok to increase their auras with the new term auramaxxing.

— Stephanie Kasulka, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
Sheer, jelly polishes give the print a watercolor-like effect, while subtle auras add realistic depth.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026

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It is designed specifically to hunt and kill warships, including moving ships in contested environments.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
How did those three distinct environments—the lake, the city, and the desert—shape the final record?

— Liam Hess, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of environments

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The breakthrough underpins modern drug development, because mirror-image versions of the same molecule can behave differently in the body — and can even produce different smells.

— Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
As levels drop, the body becomes less efficient at cooling itself, triggering more frequent hot flashes and sweating that mixes with skin bacteria to produce stronger or unfamiliar smells.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of smells

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On its own, without a subwoofer or rear surrounds, the Bravia Theater Trio puts out a large, powerful front sound field.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
Neither are ideal, but this hasn’t prevented City fans from generating a decent atmosphere inside their new surrounds, particularly during last season’s run-in when the final nine home games were all won.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

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The official tasting notes detail aromas of pear, apple, and sourdough on the nose, followed by agave nectar, cacao nibs, and toasted walnut on the palate.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026
That warm, toasty scent hangs in the air at Masa y Taza, combined with the deep, smoky aromas of chorizo.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

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These approaches are particularly suitable for small-scale operations in colder climates or areas where water is scarce, although some may require greater energy expenditure to operate cooling equipment.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
Since very few larger organisms (worms and clams excepted) can live in mud, mud makes an excellent medium for studying past climates.

— Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of climates

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The tournament, while not officially sanctioned as an ATP event, features some of the top players in the world vying for millions of dollars and airs live on Netflix.

— Mark Osborne, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Earlier this year, the CMA and ABC announced an extension of your partnership to run through 2032 and includes streaming the CMA Awards on Disney+ for the first time simultaneously as the show airs on ABC.

— Melinda Newman, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026

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