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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
The fire was anticipated to be among the costliest wildfires in the history of the United States, a climate expert predicted.
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Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Since then, films like Nosferatu, a second Wednesday season, and an increasingly fraught sociopolitical climate have led more people to experiment with edgier makeup elements.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
Newell says the immediate accusations against renewable energy didn't surprise many people who study attacks on climate solutions.
—Julia Simon, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
Grass type is the primary factor influencing when to seed grasses, but local climate also plays a role.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
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Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Since then, films like Nosferatu, a second Wednesday season, and an increasingly fraught sociopolitical climate have led more people to experiment with edgier makeup elements.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
Newell says the immediate accusations against renewable energy didn't surprise many people who study attacks on climate solutions.
—Julia Simon, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
Grass type is the primary factor influencing when to seed grasses, but local climate also plays a role.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for climate
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Additionally, Manitoba’s clean hydroelectric grid provides abundant renewable energy, which is essential for powering technology to pull CO₂ from the atmosphere without creating additional emissions in the process, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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The menu exudes exquisite flavors, and whether you’re seated in the living room, the galley or on the terrace, the atmosphere is that of a dear friend’s home.—
Kristen Tribe,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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This support also ensures that Kids Planet has high employee retention rates, which Roberts says is valuable in a nursery environment where parents and children value consistency in their carers.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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This begins with creating a family environment that allows all family members to express the full spectrum of human emotion, placing particular importance on caring, cooperation, and curiosity.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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Iverson often compared his own fearlessness to Jordan’s aura, famously crossing up Jordan early in his career as a statement of arrival.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Both looks played in her usual register — classic shapes, fine detail, and that imitable cool girl aura — but each carried a distinct point of view.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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To avoid tired, swollen feet, swap your ankle socks out for these Charmking compression socks, which promote good blood circulation in the air.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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Dyson deals only happen every once in a while, and now’s the time to score an air purifier for nearly $150 off.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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The aroma of this best-seller blends comforting notes of pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Autumn Wreath Yankee Candle features layered scents of apple, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and woodsy notes that, when combined, create a warm, welcoming aroma that just feels like fall.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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While some neighborhoods have gotten attention, the progress has been uneven and isn't reaching the same critical mass of development and redevelopment success that has benefited the downtown area and its surrounds.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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The Chinese also presented the movie with 12 channels of sound, meaning the surround speakers got an extra workout that added to the visceral charge of the chase sequences and shoot-outs.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Climate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climate. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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