Synonyms of climate

climate

noun

ˈklī-mət 

1

as in atmosphere

a special quality or impression associated with something

a new inner-city school designed to encourage a climate of learning

Synonyms & Similar Words

• atmosphere
• aura
• air
• smell
• aroma
• flavor
• mood
• ambience
• sense
• feel
• temper
• odor
• feeling
• patina
• karma
• halo
• nimbus
• vibration(s)
• romance
• mystique
• note
• spirit
• characteristic
• property
• aureole
• image
• tone
• sensation
• trait
• illusion
• attribute
• peculiarity
• notion
• genius loci
• overtone
• semblance
• character
• color
• suggestion
• picture
• mark

2

as in environment

the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded

it's hard to concentrate in this hectic climate

Synonyms & Similar Words

• environment
• surroundings
• atmosphere
• environs
• surround
• context
• terrain
• clime
• setting
• milieu
• ambient
• space
• location
• situation
• place
• medium
• backdrop
• contexture
• mise-en-scène
• element
• habitat
• position
• geography
• background
• status
• microenvironment

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of climate

The Jewish farmers from Adamah and Pearlstone are now part of a large umbrella organization, also called Adamah, that engages in interfaith climate advocacy work at national and international levels. — Adrienne Krone, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2026

Hilton has argued that California's climate policies and regulations are a major reason for the state's high gas prices. — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Since 2025 the government has sought to redirect grant money toward artificial intelligence, technology, and nuclear energy and has reduced funding for climate, health and social science projects. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 3 Nov. 2026

An academic climate that fosters inquiry and inclusion is still possible. — Nancy Koppelman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026