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
With interest in hockey at a cultural high thanks to Heated Rivalry, now’s the time to travel to even steeper climes for the Winter Olympics 2026.
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Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
Even some who have migrated from northern climes have discarded their winter clothes and forgotten how to turn on the heat.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 31 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
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 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
Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
Even some who have migrated from northern climes have discarded their winter clothes and forgotten how to turn on the heat.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 31 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
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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for climes
Noun
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Dry out humid environments to nip dust mite activity.—
Nashia Baker,
Martha Stewart,
19 Feb. 2026
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BlueFly is a Bluetooth and Wi-Fi sensor that can be used on air and ground vehicles for search and rescue operations in challenging environments, providing authorities with a heat map to identify signals within a specific area, according to the company.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Lavender Tea Lavender is an evergreen, bushy plant native to Mediterranean climates, known for its sweet aroma.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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Clay and concrete tiles—ideal for hot and coastal climates—are heavy but extremely long-lasting (100+ years).—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Without spoken language to narrate, relying only on vocal reactions, noises, and music to mark atmospheres and culminating moments, we were challenged from pre-production to find more graphic narrative solutions, starting with the storyboards, character design and background art.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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At a depth of one mile, a column of water naturally provides the 160 atmospheres of pressure required for the reactor to function, which eliminates the need for massive and expensive surface pressure vessels.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 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 21 Feb. 2026.
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