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 Lighter colors can also deflect heat in warmer climates. —

Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026 While that can be a distinct disadvantage in other economic climates, this March and in the months that follow it can actually be a major help. —

Matt Richardson, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026 For hikers and climbers in mild climates, a wind jacket or puffy does the job. —

Jayme Moye, Outside, 5 Mar. 2026 The sEV is designed to potentially eliminate the need for plugging in for drivers in sunny climates. —

New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026 However, Lantana camara is considered invasive in many warm climates, especially in the southeast and parts of the southwest. —

Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026 Mold and mildew thrive in warm, damp environments, which makes a dishwasher an easy target, especially in humid Southern climates. —

Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026 Conversely, succulents, cacti, and other plants from arid climates can be grouped in a drier part of the home. —

Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 27 Feb. 2026 Add 10 pints in humid climates, 5 pints if multiple people use the room, another 5 for multiple windows or doors, and 5 more if a washer or dryer is nearby. —

Larry Magid, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026

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Cash flow from Mauve's operations will help Blue Skies Space complete the development of its next mission, called Twinkle, a 220-pound (100-kilogram) satellite designed to directly observe nearby exoplanets and measure the compositions of their atmospheres.

— Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 3 Mar. 2026
In these walls of white noise, Martin channels Paysage d’Hiver, a Swiss black-metal artist who has made a whole career—and a lot of lore—out of approximating winter storms through blindingly white guitar fuzz and overwhelming dark-ambient atmospheres.

— Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 27 Feb. 2026