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 The guide, released Monday, creates a framework for approving projects under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, which allows countries to trade emission reduction credits to help meet global climate targets. — ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026 For birdwatching in colder climates, the Highlands of Scotland are endlessly bewitching. — Lydia Swinscoe, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 The region’s mild climate and coastal breezes encourage an effortless indoor-outdoor lifestyle. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2026 The deeper solution involves investing in a climate future that reduces extreme weather events and, in particular, prioritizing the communities bearing the brunt of climate change. — Morgan Simon, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for climate

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Noun

Smoke higher in the atmosphere will also start to spread farther east, especially this weekend.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
After launch, the glide vehicle separates from the rocket booster and travels through the atmosphere at speeds above Mach 5 while making course adjustments.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of atmosphere

Noun

How to Store Muffins and Quick Bread When storing yeast bread, the storage environment needs to be dry so the bread maintains the crusty exterior.

— Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026
This is what Prada, in collaboration with 2x4, an environments and branding firm, has constructed around its flagship Fifth Avenue building this spring.

— Lauren Sinclair, Curbed, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of environment

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When styled correctly, loafers are an all-day shoe that easily take you from the office to after-work drinks, while mom jeans—defined by their high-waist and relaxed fit—are appropriate for most settings while maintaining an effortless aura.

— Michel Mejía, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026
Redolent of palo santo, leather, tobacco flowers, and patchouli, its invocation of campfire and church incense will keep the aura of sacred smoke around you all day.

— Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 2 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

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More than 50 hectares (124 acres) of peatland have burned in Jambi province on Sumatra island, causing choking haze in some areas and raising concerns about worsening air quality.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
More drones and missiles are slipping through both sides’ fraying air defenses, meaning that the civilian death toll has increased, and more critical infrastructure is being damaged.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of air

Noun

In an effort to stymie the foul smell, part of the facility is wrapped in plastic sheeting while large fans spray odor-control mist around the warehouse.

— Celina Tebor, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
The smell is rich, oceanic, and bursting with notes of lime and cilantro.

— Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026

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