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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
As with any planting, match plant selections to your local climate including rainfall and summer and winter temperatures.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Despite publicly positioning itself as a sustainable fashion brand and releasing climate reports every year, two landmark publications from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in 2019 threw the company’s entire climate strategy into doubt.
—Bella Webb, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2026
The bigger eggs are also much more resistant to drying—a vital strength during the harsh climate following the extinction event.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2026
Horror movies have always reflected the social climate of their times.
—William Earl, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Despite publicly positioning itself as a sustainable fashion brand and releasing climate reports every year, two landmark publications from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in 2019 threw the company’s entire climate strategy into doubt.
—Bella Webb, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2026
The bigger eggs are also much more resistant to drying—a vital strength during the harsh climate following the extinction event.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2026
Horror movies have always reflected the social climate of their times.
—William Earl, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for climate
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Much of it was lofted by tiny gas pockets into the upper water column, only to fall back downward after the bubbles fizzed into the atmosphere.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Opt for the fine-dining option to sink into a quieter atmosphere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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In Florida’s complex and frustrating health care environment, a profession has cropped up of people who work independently on behalf of clients to coordinate their medical care.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Enhance your environment and fill your home with beautiful plants.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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But inside, up on the eighth floor where the writers worked in silence, Rainey’s world unfolded for me in Technicolor, lit by her fiery aura.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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But the aura of deep spirituality and tangible history is impressive.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
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East Sacramento Partnerships for a Livable City sued Sacramento after the council approved the McKinley Village project, alleging city officials violated CEQA by failing to disclose and make efforts to address air quality, public health, traffic, and other issues.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The pieces are designed to be handy but not disruptive to your kitchen aesthetic, including a stylish French door air fry oven or a powerful stand mixer that can be left out on the counter.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
9 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps others in the area have stumbled upon the mysterious flute man themselves, or can recall the smell of monomer from a nail salon at the Redlands Mall.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Just the check, the soft clatter of plates and that lingering smell of basil and coconut that follows you out the door.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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The hard drive also features surround cooling, letting the hard drives perform better in the long run.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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While the large spring-fed lake serves as the centerpiece of this area, there’s much more to Lake Geneva and its surrounds.—
Katy Spratte Joyce,
Midwest Living,
31 Mar. 2026
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The flavors and aromas of almond extract resemble marzipan more than raw nuts.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Channel catfish rely on scent, and they are attracted to salty, sweet, and pungent aromas.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Climate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climate. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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