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
But the food, the drinks, the ambience, the people — the people are elated.
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Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 21 Nov. 2024
This is a sculpture when not playing music, a spectacular device that contributes ambience.
—Sofia Goldstein, SPIN, 6 Nov. 2024
Achieve instant ambience with spooky mist wafting across your terrace, through your yard, or across a table or buffet.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2024
Although inclusive and welcoming, the 1960s Tokyo salary-man theme, with nods to Ian Fleming’s novels, lends it a sophisticated ambience.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 21 Nov. 2024
This is a sculpture when not playing music, a spectacular device that contributes ambience.
—Sofia Goldstein, SPIN, 6 Nov. 2024
Achieve instant ambience with spooky mist wafting across your terrace, through your yard, or across a table or buffet.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2024
Although inclusive and welcoming, the 1960s Tokyo salary-man theme, with nods to Ian Fleming’s novels, lends it a sophisticated ambience.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambience
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Espresso is meant to be savored in just a few sips, allowing its rich aromas and bold flavors to shine without distractions.Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
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The Starbucks Single-Origin Ethiopia is a blonde roast coffee featuring ginger blossom aromas and notes of tangerine, lemon balm, and sweet dates.Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2025
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Cause Of Toxic Fumes According to the sheriff's office, crews first responded to a strong smell that was reported at the Southwest Cheese plant as .67 gallons of acid was spilled and mixed with .61 gallons of chlorine, creating a dangerous chemical reaction.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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Coffee grounds The leftovers from your brew can easily clump together and cause an unpleasant smell in addition to blockage.Julia Mitchem, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
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Fresh ginger: Using fresh ginger allows the flavor to fully infuse into the syrup.Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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Dumplings also might appeal to more taste buds, Whole Foods said, with intriguing flavors such as pizza bao or chicken parmesan added to spice up the doughy staple.Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
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But studying videos and simply growing up with Williams’ aura invading pop culture informed his performance.Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Aura Nails Call in the good vibes, love, and positive energy this Valentine’s Day with aura nails.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
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Fire tornadoes occur when intense wind combines with conditions in the atmosphere to produce clouds of smoke that reach 20,000 to 40,000 feet, Swain said.Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2025
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The researchers suggest that these white lights arise due to a combination of heating in the ionosphere due to the surrounding aurora, as well as the chemiluminescence of some other gases in the atmosphere, possibly nitrogen dioxide.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Ambience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambience. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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