Thesaurus results for CLIMATE

climate

noun

ˈklī-mət

Definition of climate

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 world continues to underinvest in heat adaptation and climate resilience more broadly. — Sylvain Johansson, Fortune, 7 July 2026 The rise of Nashville Severe Weather is a modern case study in multiple areas — a shifting tornado alley, a changing climate, the prevalence of social media and the value of instantaneous, hyperlocal information that can save the day or save lives. — ABC News, 7 July 2026 Timing is usually around late July or early August and as late as September in mild climates. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 July 2026 This starts with cotton from Texas, which has become more resilient to harsh climate conditions thanks to Avalo’s AI, which is trained on the plant genome. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for climate

Recent Examples of Synonyms for climate

Noun

The fire broke out June 17 and raged for eight days, sending a massive amount of smoke into the atmosphere and prompting warnings for nearby residents to stay inside.

— City News Service, Daily News, 8 July 2026
The interiors are fitted with the yard’s signature seascape windows, creating a light, airy atmosphere within.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 July 2026

Definition of atmosphere

Noun

Building proper sharps disposal into your healthcare routine, and sharing these tools with friends and loved ones, helps keep your household, community, and our environment safe.

— Irina Butler, Boston Herald, 10 July 2026
When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026

Definition of environment

Noun

Here, ribbed pink nails complement aura designs and gold chrome French tips.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 July 2026
Now, his competition has caught on to the value of signing on an eclectic host of talents, no matter their level of fame, to curate a certain aura around a brand.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026

Definition of aura

Noun

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
Final has also used a free-floating lead wire structure, preventing the lead wires from interfering with the surround and helping preserve stable piston motion.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of surround

Noun

The summit also comes as NATO faces pressure to maintain its support for Ukraine and adapt to a battlefield shaped by rapid technological development in drones, air defenses and industrial capacity.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026
The region’s air quality alerts associated with the Fourth of July concluded Sunday afternoon.

— Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of air

Noun

The smells are as intense as the colors of the tomatoes, strawberries, and lettuce from nearby farms.

— Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Your sense of smell is wired directly to areas of the brain that regulate pain and alertness, which is why certain fragrances can trigger headaches in sensitive people.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 11 July 2026

Definition of smell

Noun

Black and oolong teas are not roasted, but oxidized to bring out different aromas.

— Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Between courses, a master cooper treated us to a fire-barreling demonstration, unleashing tall jets of flame that shot to the ceiling and filled the air with the aroma of charred oak.

— Justin Meneguzzi, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

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