Thesaurus results for CLIMATES

climates

noun

plural of climate

as in atmospheres

a special quality or impression associated with something a new inner-city school designed to encourage a climate of learning

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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 climates And the chain is a big hit in cold climates like Michigan, too. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026 In colder climates, gardeners can begin scaling back deadheading in late summer or early fall. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026 Also called khakis after their most common color, the chino pant originated in the late 19th century, when it was worn by European and American soldiers serving in tropical climates. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2026 People were part of Pleistocene history, adapting to the colder climates in the north and traversing the unglaciated regions to the south of the glacial margins. — Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026 Other factors that should impact your shower schedule Different climates and different times of the year might call for more or less frequent showering. — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026 For the remainder of the year and in warmer climates a 2-inch mulch layer provides protection. — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 9 Sep. 2026 The birds are headed to their winter destinations in warmer southern climates. — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2026 Suede styles were made for abrasive climates, hailed for their comfort and flexibility. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026

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Unique, elegant, and with a touch of darkness—the names on this list are all inspired by the haunting atmospheres of Gothic literature and cinema.

— Anna Earl, Parents, 5 Sep. 2026
As has our play in the Coliseum, including running the table last year in front of a lot of epic atmospheres.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of atmospheres

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The platform provides security, artificial intelligence capabilities, and wireless connectivity for applications spanning smart homes, industrial systems, healthcare, commercial environments, and smart cities.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Since its opening in 2012, the Wythe has often been cited as a model of how to revitalize industrial buildings and environments.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of environments

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Auramaxxing Similar to the trend of smellmaxxing, teens are taking to TikTok to increase their auras with the new term auramaxxing.

— Stephanie Kasulka, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
Pink auras over a white base mingle with colorful gemstones, while black accent nails, 3D stars, and swirling details make every finger feel like its own tiny work of art.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of auras

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Neither are ideal, but this hasn’t prevented City fans from generating a decent atmosphere inside their new surrounds, particularly during last season’s run-in when the final nine home games were all won.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 4 Aug. 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 surrounds

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In short, unruly crowds, strange smells, intrusive noise and late nights are not unique inventions of the TikTok era.

— Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Beware of bad smells Upon entering a rental, Jones will get a good whiff of the place.

— The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of smells

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Even on a good day, Michigan is not a program that inspires many warm and fuzzy feelings among casual fans of college football.

— Austin Meek, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
At this point in time, Taylor is theoretically engaged to Doug, everyone’s least favorite of Taylor’s top-three men and whom even Taylor seems to have lukewarm feelings about now that they are no longer trapped in the same house.

— Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

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