variants
or ambiance
as in aroma
a special quality or impression associated with something
the exurb has the unmistakable ambience of old money
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Recent Examples of ambience
The warm ambience comes through in everything from the accommodations to the cozy cocktail bar.
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Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
As is often the case, a trip here is about more than just the golf – indicative of the great hotels, restaurants, friendliness and ambience.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
The Willowbrook’s ambience encouraged senior citizens who had been widowed or divorced not to despair.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
The superimposition highlighted a disconnect between the idealism of modern train travel in the nineteenth century and the station’s actual ambience.
—Mara Hoberman, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2025
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Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
As is often the case, a trip here is about more than just the golf – indicative of the great hotels, restaurants, friendliness and ambience.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
The Willowbrook’s ambience encouraged senior citizens who had been widowed or divorced not to despair.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
The superimposition highlighted a disconnect between the idealism of modern train travel in the nineteenth century and the station’s actual ambience.
—Mara Hoberman, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ambience
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambience
Noun
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Bright, intense purple; heady aromas of black cherry, black raspberry, lavender and a hint of clove.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Rich in cultural traditions, different selections of these heirloom varieties favor different climates and geographies differently, offering a wide range of aromas and flavors.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Everything was steaming hot, and the smell alone was overwhelming in the best way possible.—
Tamia Boyd,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2025
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Unusual smell and off-putting consistency – Indicating premature spoilage despite proper storage.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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These zero-cal options get their flavor from an artificial non-nutritive sweetener called aspartame.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
18 Mar. 2025
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Dark chocolate, rich prune, and vanilla ice cream flavors intermingle with crunchy red berries and layers of furniture polish, leather, and walnut wood.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Another brand that elicited an aura of femininity through the creation of the romance on the runway was N°21.—
Elizabeth Grace Coyne,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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An aura of rebellious Britishness radiated through the bold clash of tartans, black leather motorcycle jackets, and ornate embellishments that evoked the iconic style of Pearly Kings and Queens.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Mar. 2025
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In lieu of narrative progression, Lund is singularly intent on generating an atmosphere that makes the viewer feel like they’re perched in the bleachers.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
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The atmosphere is upscale and inviting, with a great drink selection featuring plenty of bourbons and craft cocktails.—
Jamie Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Ambience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambience. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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