Thesaurus results for CLIME

clime

noun

ˈklīm

as in environment

the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded a nonconformist who left his jerkwater hometown for the more welcoming clime of the big city

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Recent Examples of clime Lane lines on the roads become mere suggestions in that lawless clime, as do traffic lights. —

Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026 In short, countries bolstered by strong infrastructure, skilled labor and stable long-term policies are better positioned to attract investment as businesses seek more hospitable climes, the UNCTAD said. —

Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026 Seduced by sun, sea and sangria—an irresistibly exotic promise for those departing grey Northern European climes in the 1960s—the first wave of foreign holidaymakers to stumble upon Spain’s Costa Blanca saw fishing villages turn into tourist resorts practically overnight. —

Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026 Queen Victoria and Empress Joséphine of France were early proponents of the natural material; the luxurious, silky-soft textile has since become a must-have wardrobe staple for fashion lovers in cool climes worldwide. —

InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clime

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Excessive copper levels in soil can damage plants at the cellular level, stunt growth, and be harmful to the environment.

— Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026
Instead of making decisions based on advertising and speculation, this framework creates an environment that emphasizes choice, experimentation, and practical use.

— Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026