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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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as in environments
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
Higher pollen counts can be expected in hotter and dryer climates, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America website.
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Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026
This performance is set to aid in maintaining continuous moisture control in harsh climates and in challenging environments where the humidity is likely to be high throughout the year, since there is a lack of ventilation as well as exposure at the ground level.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Anyone wanting to plant tulip bulbs in warmer climates, like those in the southern United States, will need to purchase pre-chilled bulbs to plant annually.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
In warm climates like Miami, another important factor is heat exposure, which causes inflammation.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Fall migration back to warmer climates typically occurs from August to October.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Garden weeds adapt to local climates, tolerate drought, low soil fertility, and compete with crops for water, nutrients, and light.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Top to bottom, consider using native plants which, hereditarily, are adapted to our climates and will more easily root.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
In colder climates, the stems die back to ground level.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2026
Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026
This performance is set to aid in maintaining continuous moisture control in harsh climates and in challenging environments where the humidity is likely to be high throughout the year, since there is a lack of ventilation as well as exposure at the ground level.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Anyone wanting to plant tulip bulbs in warmer climates, like those in the southern United States, will need to purchase pre-chilled bulbs to plant annually.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
In warm climates like Miami, another important factor is heat exposure, which causes inflammation.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Fall migration back to warmer climates typically occurs from August to October.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Garden weeds adapt to local climates, tolerate drought, low soil fertility, and compete with crops for water, nutrients, and light.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Top to bottom, consider using native plants which, hereditarily, are adapted to our climates and will more easily root.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
In colder climates, the stems die back to ground level.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for climates
Noun
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Unlike CO₂-based models, these atmospheres avoid collapse.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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Splayed out across Bulgarian folk music, trance beats, bruxaria atmospheres, samba, and even bits of nueva ola, Free Spirits feels dialed all the way up.—
Maria Nenet Barrios,
Pitchfork,
19 Mar. 2026
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In these milder environments, more common and inexpensive metals like nickel can be used.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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Pohutsky also alleged inmates at the Ypsilanti facility suffered from health issues directly stemming from unsafe living conditions, including an inmate who tested positive for Aspergillus niger, a type of black mold found in damp indoor environments.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The film follows a quiet inmate arriving at a violent Indonesian prison with a supernatural entity that kills those with the darkest auras.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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This airbrush design on a long square nail comprises a mix of French-tip auras, clear blobs, and 3D florals for a fun and funky design.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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Guests from all walks of life gather around one long table by the kitchen, the sights of hands whisking and the smells of bread baking.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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On the Valley of Shadows podcast, the two spoke of the smells of sagebrush and cowboy cologne that wafted by when the wind picked up.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
21 Mar. 2026
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In September 2025, Disney suspended late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, whose program airs on ABC, after Kimmel suggested that right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk was killed by a fellow conservative.—
David Cortright,
The Conversation,
26 Mar. 2026
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The drama that launched with a major twist death airs weekly and repeated for two weeks as the top series on network or streaming in cross-platform ratings — earning a quick season two renewal from the network.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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The boy squire shines bright in the otherwise drab surrounds of the tourney campgrounds.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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His 1965 Danziger Studio, a live-work space on Melrose Avenue, featured an uninterrupted stucco façade that blended seamlessly into the urban surrounds.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
11 Dec. 2025
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So did barbecue lighter fluid, dry cleaners, paints, deodorants, breweries, and the ethanol in the aromas from commercial bakeries.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Cooks tend the iconic grill in full view, sending up smoky aromas and satisfying sizzles that are the restaurant’s heartbeat.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
20 Mar. 2026
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Katrina Lake, founder of Stitch Fix, said not having female role models growing up contributed to feelings of imposter syndrome despite her company’s $120 million IPO in 2017.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Whether people were on the hiking trail, along the lakeshore, on the water, or looking out from stunning viewpoints, their feelings of awe had lasting effects.—
Brian Higgins,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Climates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climates. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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