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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
These giant bears hunt, mate and spend their days hanging out on Arctic sea ice, which is rapidly disappearing as the climate warms.
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Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 29 Jan. 2026
Hundreds of thousands from Europe and elsewhere arrived for the glorious tropical climate, golden Caribbean beaches, and plentiful job opportunities.
—The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
The center houses the regional National Weather Service office, Severe Storms Lab, CIWRO and other weather and climate organizations.
—Chloe Bennett-Steele, StateImpact, 29 Jan. 2026
The Pioneer report argues the population trends call for policy to address housing affordability, cost-of-living pressures, taxes, and business climate.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
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Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 29 Jan. 2026
Hundreds of thousands from Europe and elsewhere arrived for the glorious tropical climate, golden Caribbean beaches, and plentiful job opportunities.
—The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
The center houses the regional National Weather Service office, Severe Storms Lab, CIWRO and other weather and climate organizations.
—Chloe Bennett-Steele, StateImpact, 29 Jan. 2026
The Pioneer report argues the population trends call for policy to address housing affordability, cost-of-living pressures, taxes, and business climate.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for climate
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The atmosphere was festive, with live music playing and an array of delicious hors-d’oeuvres catered by Canard Catering and Black River Caviar.—
Bettina Zilkha,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Freezing rain usually starts out as snow high in the atmosphere, passes through a thick layer of warmer air and melts, before passing through a final, short layer of cold air and freezing as ice on roads and objects.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Jan. 2026
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The analysis highlights how firms that successfully integrate technology with workforce capabilities stand to gain a competitive edge, especially in complex cross-border environments.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby exchanged views on the regional security environment with Vice-Minister for Foreign Affair Takehiro Funakoshi on Wednesday, according to a statement from the Japanese Foreign Ministry.—
Alastair Gale,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Unlike Joe Philbin, Adam Gase, Brian Flores and Mike McDaniel, Hafley had an aura to him, a confident vibe.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
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Of greater concern is how the ugliness at the story’s center seeps into the series’ overall execution and aura.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
21 Jan. 2026
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Very cold air already in place will allow snow to accumulate quickly across the region, sticking to roads, bridges and untreated surfaces with little melting.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Washington County officials issued a shelter-in-place notice for the Langeloth neighborhood over concerns about a potential release of hydrogen peroxide into the air, although the notice has since been lifted.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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After the attack, there was a strong, vinegar-like smell in the room, according to an Associated Press journalist who was there.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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The poem’s rage has the smell of deep sincerity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Safety features include ParkSense Front and Rear Park-Assist, 360 surround-view camera system, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane-Departure Warning and Pedestrian Emergency Braking.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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The innovation here will be continual, with earbuds that can not only translate different languages but can also create a surround-sound experience with spatial audio.—
Karl Freund,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Not to mention, the subtle rosemary and mint scent will fill your shower with a spa-like aroma.—
Melony Forcier,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
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The flavorful new option is made by infusing the clean taste of Absolut vodka with the heat and aroma that comes from the peppers used to make the South’s most famous hot sauce.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Climate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climate. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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