climate

noun

ˈklī-mət How to pronounce climate (audio)
Definition of climatenext
1
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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2
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for climate
  1. atmosphere
  2. environment
  3. aura
  4. surround
  5. air
  6. smell
  7. aroma
Noun
  • The new South Field Club, scheduled to debut before UCLA's 2026 football season, will provide premium hospitality for approximately 1,000 guests while creating a dramatic player entrance that enhances both recruiting and game-day atmosphere.
    — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • There is no set temperature at which one forms, Giannaros said; what is needed is the kind of atmosphere that breeds dry thunderstorms — very hot, very dry air near the ground, with cooler and moister air above it.
    — Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of atmosphere
Noun
  • The toxic environment eventually pushed Jagetz to her breaking point.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • That prospect creates a difficult environment for startups attempting to train another broad language model.
    — Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of environment
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • One skyscraper amidst a sea of them, the Four Seasons San Francisco at Embarcadero blends in with its surrounds.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
Definition of surround
Noun
  • Military analysts believe these capabilities will shape the future of air combat over the coming decades.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
  • As the Mooton host approaches in the forest, the sounds of a war drum fill the air, like a resounding heartbeat.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of air
Noun
  • The real surprise, though, came when the team took a close look at what the flies were doing when there was no smell at all to guide them.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The smell of rotten eggs permeates communities where large piles of decaying sargassum emit ammonia and hydrogen sulfide.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Definition of smell
Noun
  • Its distinct warm, smoky, and toasted aromas, resulting from the roasting process, offer a unique flavor profile with less bitterness.
    — Carissa Chesanek, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Some residents expressed concerns about pollution, the traffic congestion, the dangers of errant drivers around kids and the lingering aroma of frying food.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of aroma

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“Climate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climate. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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