ambience
noun
am·bi·ence
ˈam-bē-ən(t)s 
ˈäm-bē-än(t)s
variants
or ambiance
: a feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
The restaurant's soft music and candlelight gave it a romantic ambience.
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For many, the ambience is also part of the experience and prix fixe, multicourse menus are considered one of the most classic fine dining formats.
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Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 12 Feb. 2024
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Philharmonic Society of Orange County announces ambitious 2024-25 season
The physical production well suits the ambience.
—Christopher Smith, Orange County Register, 29 Jan. 2024
Despite its tranquil ambience, Oakhaven is conveniently located just minutes away from El Dorado Hills, a mecca of upscale shopping, dining and entertainment, offering the perfect blend of serenity and accessibility.
—Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2024
The intention was to not give that story a kind of historical ambience.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 18 Feb. 2024
Kremlin, 727 Lincoln Rd., 673-3150: At one end of this gay dance club, a large, stately bar sports all the elegance and mahogany ambience of a drinking room inside an ornate old palace.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2024
And fans of the restaurants don’t need to worry about major changes to the menu or ambience.
—Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2024
Downtown Napa has all your needs covered, combining the ambience of a small town with the amenities of a big city, including world-class dining, high-end boutique hotels, and more than 55 tasting rooms within walking distance.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2023
Candlelight provides ambience while aromas waft from the adjacent open kitchen.
—Usa Today Network, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2024
Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 12 Feb. 2024
Related links 12 notable stage musicals coming to Southern California in early 2024
Philharmonic Society of Orange County announces ambitious 2024-25 season
The physical production well suits the ambience.
—Christopher Smith, Orange County Register, 29 Jan. 2024
Despite its tranquil ambience, Oakhaven is conveniently located just minutes away from El Dorado Hills, a mecca of upscale shopping, dining and entertainment, offering the perfect blend of serenity and accessibility.
—Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2024
The intention was to not give that story a kind of historical ambience.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 18 Feb. 2024
Kremlin, 727 Lincoln Rd., 673-3150: At one end of this gay dance club, a large, stately bar sports all the elegance and mahogany ambience of a drinking room inside an ornate old palace.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2024
And fans of the restaurants don’t need to worry about major changes to the menu or ambience.
—Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2024
Downtown Napa has all your needs covered, combining the ambience of a small town with the amenities of a big city, including world-class dining, high-end boutique hotels, and more than 55 tasting rooms within walking distance.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2023
Candlelight provides ambience while aromas waft from the adjacent open kitchen.
—Usa Today Network, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2024
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“Ambience.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ambience. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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ambience
noun
am·bi·ence
variants
or ambiance
: a feeling or mood that is related to a particular place, person, or thing
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