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as in aura
a special quality or impression associated with something
the fireplace and cozy armchairs give the bookstore the atmosphere of a comfortable home
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as in environment
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
liked the quiet and scholarly atmosphere of his prep school
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Recent Examples of atmosphere
There, Bacon envisioned a college called Salomon’s House, in which scientists and others worked in an atmosphere of generosity and freethinking.
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Alan Lightman, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2025
Starkville residents appreciate the town's family-friendly atmosphere and affordable housing.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025
Diffuser Ultrasonic diffusers are a common, and likely the most popular, vessel for essential oils and help deliver that cozy, comfortable, spa-like atmosphere.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2025
More than 2,300 rocket bodies orbiting the Earth can't be controlled and will eventually reenter the atmosphere, according to Nature.com.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
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Alan Lightman, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2025
Starkville residents appreciate the town's family-friendly atmosphere and affordable housing.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025
Diffuser Ultrasonic diffusers are a common, and likely the most popular, vessel for essential oils and help deliver that cozy, comfortable, spa-like atmosphere.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2025
More than 2,300 rocket bodies orbiting the Earth can't be controlled and will eventually reenter the atmosphere, according to Nature.com.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atmosphere
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In videos and photos on social media, Leake, now in his early fifties, had the aura of an elder-statesman goth punk.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2025
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The overwhelming majority of those games have not carried the aura of a special occasion in the way UEFA Champions League or Copa Libertadores fixtures can in Europe and South America.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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That kind of thinking is common in high-pressure environments.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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That won’t necessarily solve the spacing issues on the offensive end, but Looney is often Kerr’s counter in rugged environments and could help shore up the defensive issues that are becoming more troubling.—
Anthony Slater,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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How did changes in air quality affect measurable public health outcomes?—
Susan E. Dudley,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Even with their long beaks and dives from up to 100 feet in the air, brown pelicans are too buoyant to get much deeper than six feet into the water, Bergeron said, suggesting their strandings may be a sign of bigger problems to come.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The ambience of the nearby commercial street owed much to iron grates and plywood.—
Murr Brewster,
Christian Science Monitor,
16 Apr. 2025
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But lighting your home for mood and ambience is no longer limited by power outlets and length of cords.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2025
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However the climate and way of life may be more suited as a lifestyle choice or even retirement in a very affordable destination.—
Paul Williams,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The parade of extreme power and wealth in this dire global climate of recent years is usually the knife in my spine, but this year’s theme ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ gently twists it, quietly extracting the rebellious roots of the Black dandy for mainstream consumption.—
Akilah Sailers,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
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Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins Servings: 12 Bring the fruity aroma and deeply comforting flavors of a classic banana bread to a new dessert, banana bread brownies.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 May 2025
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Both crushable drinks reveal unexpected layers of aroma and flavor, offering a fresh spin on the classics.—
Megan Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2025
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Otherwise, this is the bargain buy for those after knock-out surround in an all-in-one package.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
13 Apr. 2025
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The bends in the caustic creation surround desert plants.—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Atmosphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atmosphere. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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