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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
Her exit leaves questions about the city's path forward on pressing climate goals.
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Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
With increasing climate disasters, the HomeSystem can perform well for rapid deployment, meeting FEMA disaster readiness requirements.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
It’s made from 100% cotton and is ideal for all kinds of sleeping climates, although quilts are particularly great for hot sleepers year-round.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
In this high-stakes climate, failure is not stigmatized — it’s normalized.
—Rchin Bari, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
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Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
With increasing climate disasters, the HomeSystem can perform well for rapid deployment, meeting FEMA disaster readiness requirements.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
It’s made from 100% cotton and is ideal for all kinds of sleeping climates, although quilts are particularly great for hot sleepers year-round.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
In this high-stakes climate, failure is not stigmatized — it’s normalized.
—Rchin Bari, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for climate
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The atmosphere was celebratory, with Kirk tossing hats into the crowd before diving into questions.—
Amanda Castro
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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This breathtaking image from James Sinclair gives us a detailed view of a section of the sun's atmosphere known as the chromosphere — a chaotic region where hydrogen and helium plasma is molded and reshaped by our star's ever-shifting magnetic field.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Improving business environment While trade tensions and worries about China's economic slowdown weighed on the near-term outlook, the survey respondents indicated significant improvement in the local regulatory environment.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Many happen in chaotic, low-light, or high-stress environments where conventional methods fail.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The second reason is that these aura battler designs were very complex and full of curves as well as weird angles.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The result is an almost-black shade of mahogany that strikes the perfect balance of autumnal aura and goth feels.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
11 Sep. 2025
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This is where air nannies come into play.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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While the head coach has been a breath of fresh air from a culture perspective, that aspect will only go so far if the team continues to lose week in and week out.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Lavender Tea Lavender is an evergreen, bushy plant native to Mediterranean climates, known for its sweet aroma.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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That’s because its long-lasting, masculine aroma gives scents structure, warmth, and depth—and there’s plenty of variance between and among its cultivars.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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Much of the focus since the Premier League’s newest venue opened last month has understandably been on its space-age design, and how this temple of glass and steel near the mouth of the River Mersey looks so out of place with its surrounds.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Flying private can cost about the same, but the level of attention to service, amenities and surrounds is at a higher level, Ricci boasted.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Climate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climate. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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