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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
There are implications for using this technology for climate, for plant life.
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Quanta Magazine, 11 June 2026
That pragmatic nod to energy reality helped propel Becerra to victory in the state’s jungle gubernatorial primary, while billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer finished a distant third behind Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton.
—David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The closer an animal lives to the poles, or in colder climates, the bigger its body size.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 11 June 2026
But Taft determined marble was too expensive and vulnerable to Chicago's climate and bronze would be too harsh.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 11 June 2026
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Quanta Magazine, 11 June 2026
That pragmatic nod to energy reality helped propel Becerra to victory in the state’s jungle gubernatorial primary, while billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer finished a distant third behind Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton.
—David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The closer an animal lives to the poles, or in colder climates, the bigger its body size.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 11 June 2026
But Taft determined marble was too expensive and vulnerable to Chicago's climate and bronze would be too harsh.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for climate
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On Saturday, with Levi's Stadium hosting the match between Switzerland and Paraguay, fans gathered at locations in San Jose to watch the game in a party-like atmosphere.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Meanwhile, May and September bring quieter days without sacrificing much in the way of access or atmosphere.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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Certainly, there’s no doubt that your environment makes a difference to your wellbeing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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My job is to help the guys put them in environments and situations to be better.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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The versatile hue works across countless nail trends, including aura designs, French tips, jelly finishes, ombré gradients, and chrome overlays.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
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Less as a re-run of the tournament’s opening game from 1998, more for the prospect of Scott McTominay adding to his aura.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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The 2026 model comes loaded with Subaru’s latest EyeSight driver-assist technologies, including automatic emergency steering, adaptive cruise control with lane centering, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, reverse automatic braking and a surround-view monitor system.—
Tim Jackson,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Creating a full-surround sofa layout might be your best bet.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
24 May 2026
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Weather service meteorologist Frank Pereira said the system that produced the storms, including high winds and hail, was moving eastward Thursday, fueled by cool air from Canada clashing with warm, humid air from the South.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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As the front moves into very warm, unstable air, some storms could turn severe.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Harrison still evokes painterly fugues of light and pungent smells, but they’re offset by a growing bleakness, and there’s less humor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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When friends and family return, that familiar smell telegraphs welcome and comfort before a single word is spoken.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
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Cooking scallions low and slow draws out their aroma, which infuses the oil that becomes part of the sauce for this dish.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Where to Eat and Drink Breakfast Follow the wafting aroma of fresh bread to Kirchhoff’s Bakery, a downtown institution since 1873.—
Matt Kirouac,
Midwest Living,
7 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Climate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climate. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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