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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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 Full sun is considered 6 or more hours of direct sunlight per day, while part sun is about half that, with morning sun typically preferred in hot climates. —

Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026 Creeping Phlox Also known as moss phlox, creeping phlox is a native perennial that offers profuse blooms in shades of white, pink, purple, and red as soon as early April in temperate climates. —

Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026 From a practical perspective, Kantz notes that homeowners who live in warm climates year-round might consider going for lighter colors to avoid heat retention that could make the interior of a home warmer and result in higher cooling costs. —

Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026 Much of the ranking is instead dominated by desert and Mediterranean climates, along with parts of North Africa—places like Marrakesh and Cairo—where clear skies and prolonged sunshine create more sustained exposure. —

Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026 Its portfolio is rich in deep reds that thrive in higher elevation climates, can handle the heat and sometimes appreciate diverse soil, such as zinfandel, syrah and cabernet sauvignon. —

Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026 Prefers cooler climates and rich, moist soil. —

Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026 These items are coated with Teflon, a material that blocks UV rays and is of best use in warm weather climates. —

Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026 They'e planted as annuals in most regions, and as tender perennials in warmer climates. —

Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026

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The team’s diamond-anvil device can generate pressures as high as five million atmospheres.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
The project aims to preserve the Swamp’s historic character, including orange Wing Walls and the close fan-to-field proximity that helps create one of the best game-day atmospheres in college football.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026