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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
Ricard is no stranger to raucous softball atmospheres.
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Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Each smell is said to elicit different atmospheres.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Studying these alien auroras helps researchers better understand planetary atmospheres and magnetic fields.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
There have been electric atmospheres too — the noise in Mexico City for the tournament’s opener was genuinely soul-stirring.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
The overhaul is vast and ambitious, but aims to maintain the current capacity of 88,548 while preserving the spirit of the Swamp — the nickname Steve Spurrier bestowed on one of the best game-day atmospheres in college football.
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Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
Patton’s judicious use of effects and vocal timbres maximizes the Avetts’ various mise-en-scène atmospheres.
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Jason Pettigrew,
SPIN,
11 June 2026
But the Golden Knights have more issues to confront against the Hurricanes than trying to sneak out a win in one of the NHL's most daunting atmospheres.
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ABC News,
10 June 2026
That bond has produced one of the country’s best match-day atmospheres.
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Charles Usher,
Midwest Living,
9 June 2026
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Each smell is said to elicit different atmospheres.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Studying these alien auroras helps researchers better understand planetary atmospheres and magnetic fields.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
There have been electric atmospheres too — the noise in Mexico City for the tournament’s opener was genuinely soul-stirring.
—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
The overhaul is vast and ambitious, but aims to maintain the current capacity of 88,548 while preserving the spirit of the Swamp — the nickname Steve Spurrier bestowed on one of the best game-day atmospheres in college football.
—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
Patton’s judicious use of effects and vocal timbres maximizes the Avetts’ various mise-en-scène atmospheres.
—
Jason Pettigrew,
SPIN,
11 June 2026
But the Golden Knights have more issues to confront against the Hurricanes than trying to sneak out a win in one of the NHL's most daunting atmospheres.
—
ABC News,
10 June 2026
That bond has produced one of the country’s best match-day atmospheres.
—
Charles Usher,
Midwest Living,
9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for atmospheres
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And if not, there’s still time to manifest a getaway with French tips as blue as the Mediterranean and auras as vibrant as a Sicilian lemon grove.
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These characters have been somewhat thinly drawn despite the vibrant auras of Joy Sunday and Richard Jenkins since the beginning.
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Scientists do not believe those environments existed where the rock formed.
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The conservation status of animals and environments is not included in the UMAP-browser interface, and the Kauaʻi ʻōʻō bird’s extinction is mourned almost as a mythical event, dated but nonetheless out of time; no cause is indicated.
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The fix is to lean on subtle cues, dry surfaces, fresh air and low humidity, and let the absence of competing smells do the work that a candle was never really doing.
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The intermingling smells of sizzling hot dogs, urine and marijuana wafted through the open windows.
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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.
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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.
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This delightful 100 percent Garnacha wine has aromas of vanilla, oak, caramel, red plum, and raspberry with soft, supporting tannins and flavors of blackberry, plum, and cassis.
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Espresso is meant to be savored in just a few sips, allowing its rich aromas and bold flavors to shine without distractions.
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Basil likes consistently moist soil that drains well, so keeping it well-watered is essential, especially in hot climates.
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But with warming climates, the rise of air conditioning seems inevitable for those who can afford it.
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Pets can have a positive impact on our mood by reducing feelings of anxiety and sadness.
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And second, showing up alone can create some feelings of anxiety even for the most outgoing people.
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General Hospital airs weekdays on ABC (check your local listings), with episodes also streaming on Hulu.
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There is no standardized way to calculate the worldwide audience for a tournament that airs on different channels and platforms across multiple countries.
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“Atmospheres.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atmospheres. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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