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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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Even though the heat is starting to show, ankle boots continue to have their place in warmer climates.
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René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 27 Apr. 2025
Despite years of living in northern climates, nothing could have prepared me for waking up to this otherworldly landscape of sparkling snow, capping towering pines and blanketing the ground.
—Carinne Geil Botta, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
By Alexandra York and Zoya Hasan, Forbes Staff Resourcefulness, self-sufficiency and invention are the keys to success in today’s competitive business climate.
—Alexandra York, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Normal snow range is the three-decade averages of climate normals from 1991-2020.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
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René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 27 Apr. 2025
Despite years of living in northern climates, nothing could have prepared me for waking up to this otherworldly landscape of sparkling snow, capping towering pines and blanketing the ground.
—Carinne Geil Botta, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
By Alexandra York and Zoya Hasan, Forbes Staff Resourcefulness, self-sufficiency and invention are the keys to success in today’s competitive business climate.
—Alexandra York, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Normal snow range is the three-decade averages of climate normals from 1991-2020.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for climate
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Even the ultra-competitive summer atmosphere on the island of Santorini—a 40-minute ferry from Ios—mellows at this time of year.—
Lee Cobaj,
Robb Report,
1 May 2025
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When our planet interacts with that rubble river, those comet bits race through Earth's atmosphere at high speeds: 41 miles (66 km) per second, to produce the shooting star effect.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
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Trees provide numerous benefits to the environment and to health, like filtering out air pollution, storing carbon dioxide and taking water into their root systems to reduce flooding.—
Madeline Heim,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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India’s natural environment still has a fighting chance, if only more people pay attention to the local knowledge brimming in this book.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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In videos and photos on social media, Leake, now in his early fifties, had the aura of an elder-statesman goth punk.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2025
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The overwhelming majority of those games have not carried the aura of a special occasion in the way UEFA Champions League or Copa Libertadores fixtures can in Europe and South America.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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During a Zoom interview, Maury Purnell, 85, hangs in the air, firmly grasping a trapeze bar, answering questions and smiling, no less.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
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How did changes in air quality affect measurable public health outcomes?—
Susan E. Dudley,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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While many versions of the aroma exist, feeding the line with new facets helps Mugler continue to tell the story.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
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Chilean coastal Pinot Noir showcases vibrant colors—slightly more intense than cool-climate counterparts elsewhere due to the intense afternoon sunlight—with characteristic sweet and sour cherry aromas complemented by wet earth notes and silky textures.—
Jill Barth,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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What's wrong is kind of the surrounds of the thing.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Befitting of The Cove’s wellness vibes, lunch at Hideaway to nosh on healthy dishes, smoothies and juices while soaking up the serene surrounds.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Climate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climate. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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