Thesaurus results for CLIMATE

climate

noun

ˈklī-mət

Definition of climate

as in atmosphere

a special quality or impression associated with something a new inner-city school designed to encourage a climate of learning

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as in environment

the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded it's hard to concentrate in this hectic climate

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Recent Examples of climate Beyond these key findings, the reports have also provided valuable insight into more specialized areas of Arctic research, according to climate scientists. — Daniel Peck, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026 New England is famous for its resplendent fall foliage due to its abundance of specific broadleaf tree species, a favorable regional climate and a landscape featuring rolling mountains and historic rural charm. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 That was the same year as the foundation of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the United Nations body created to independently assess the science related to the world’s climate. — Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026 This has proven true in recent editions of the climate pattern. — Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for climate

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Noun

As sunlight filters through Earth’s atmosphere before reaching the lunar surface, blue light is scattered away while red wavelengths continue onward, bathing the moon in pinkish, copper and crimson tones.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Consequently, the plant could potentially become net-negative—removing more CO₂ from the atmosphere than the entire system emits during its life cycle.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of atmosphere

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Its separate entrance, elevators, and staff have always set it apart from the surrounding casino ecosystem, offering a smoke-free, gaming-free environment with all the brand’s usual service signatures.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
The brain coordinates muscles and nerves while also processing information about balance, vision and the environment around us.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of environment

Noun

Connecticut reported 12 clinical cases of Candida auras infection in 2024, according to CDC data.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
Between the maroon French tips, silver ball details, aura effects, 3D olives, and star designs, every nail brings something new to the table.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of aura

Noun

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
Kia America The X-Line SX’s available heated and ventilated seats, driver memory system, heated steering wheel, panoramic roof and surround-view camera would not have appeared in a mainstream subcompact SUV a few years ago.

— Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of surround

Noun

Pueblo County Sheriff's Office Multiple agencies searched by ground and air to find the man.

— Christa Swanson, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Besides losing the ability to maneuver on its own, the almost 10,000-ton warship saw its galley services, toilets, air conditioning and potable water impacted, Comer said.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of air

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Initial observations suggest the coating does not noticeably change the strawberries’ smell, texture or natural appearance.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026
As a result, regulators ordered Lineage last week to implement 90 more conditions to tamp down on the smell through routine waste and water removal, odor neutralizers and further pollution control.

— Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of smell

Noun

And as the vocabulary around aroma becomes more precise, the industry has an opening to compete on something more meaningful than a number on a label.

— Peter Su, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
There’s no denying the ubiquitous allure to Jo Malone London blends—with a handful of perfumes across six fragrance families, there’s certainly an aroma for everyone.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026

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