as in environments
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 climes
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.
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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
Elsewhere, the winter weather promised to interfere with playoff football in places — Boston and Chicago — more accustomed to it, although the visiting teams come from warmer climes.
—CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
Gripp was renowned in the orchid world for his expertise, talks and many prize-winning hybrids such as the Santa Barbara Sunset, a striking Laelia anceps and Laeliocattleya Ancibarina cross with rich salmon, peach and magenta hues that was bred to thrive outside in California’s warmer climes.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
The Miami Marlins’ stadium has been transformed with beach chairs and sand symbolizing South Florida in left field and snow and ice depicting the Rangers’ climes in right field.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
The focus of this beautiful East Nashville bar — a midcentury-modern-meets-tropical beach-bar dream — is cocktails built on flavors and ingredients from sunnier climes.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2025
Women's 100% Yak Wool Turtleneck Sweater Made from 100 percent yak wool, this turtleneck is naturally thermoregulating, breathable, and moisture-wicking—ideal for cold destinations, long days of sightseeing in brisk climes, and repeat wear on a trip.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
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
Elsewhere, the winter weather promised to interfere with playoff football in places — Boston and Chicago — more accustomed to it, although the visiting teams come from warmer climes.
—CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
Gripp was renowned in the orchid world for his expertise, talks and many prize-winning hybrids such as the Santa Barbara Sunset, a striking Laelia anceps and Laeliocattleya Ancibarina cross with rich salmon, peach and magenta hues that was bred to thrive outside in California’s warmer climes.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
The Miami Marlins’ stadium has been transformed with beach chairs and sand symbolizing South Florida in left field and snow and ice depicting the Rangers’ climes in right field.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
The focus of this beautiful East Nashville bar — a midcentury-modern-meets-tropical beach-bar dream — is cocktails built on flavors and ingredients from sunnier climes.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2025
Women's 100% Yak Wool Turtleneck Sweater Made from 100 percent yak wool, this turtleneck is naturally thermoregulating, breathable, and moisture-wicking—ideal for cold destinations, long days of sightseeing in brisk climes, and repeat wear on a trip.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for climes
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The conduct of those two agents, from the earliest moments interacting with demonstrators up through their decision to pull weapons and fire at Pretti, illustrate the dangers of flooding American cities with officers ill-equipped to deal with protesters in urban environments, experts told CNN.—
Yahya Abou-Ghazala,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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For their part, Chinese leaders have urged visiting nations to create fair environments for Chinese businesses operating or investing locally.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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These nocturnal insects are often found in warmer climates and can hide in household cracks, crevices, or even bedding.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
30 Jan. 2026
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In jeans, a range of fits and washes is available including relaxed straight, models with workwear influences, and even a tropical denim for international customers and stores in warm-weather climates.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Recorded between Santiago and Barcelona, the track fuses rap, samples and introspective atmospheres with polished touches by Dacel.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
23 Jan. 2026
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The inner two worlds appear on course to lose their atmospheres altogether and become rocky super-Earths.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
20 Jan. 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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“Climes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climes. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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