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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
The atmosphere is upscale and inviting, with a great drink selection featuring plenty of bourbons and craft cocktails.
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Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2025
The reason has to do with the way sunlight travels through Earth's atmosphere.
—Randi Richardson, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
This dim lighting will cause the moon to appear orange or red — and the more clouds or dust in our atmosphere, the redder the moon will appear, according to NASA.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
Short wavelengths are essentially filtered out by the atmosphere over such a protracted distance, and only the longer reds, oranges and yellows remain.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2025
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Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2025
The reason has to do with the way sunlight travels through Earth's atmosphere.
—Randi Richardson, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
This dim lighting will cause the moon to appear orange or red — and the more clouds or dust in our atmosphere, the redder the moon will appear, according to NASA.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
Short wavelengths are essentially filtered out by the atmosphere over such a protracted distance, and only the longer reds, oranges and yellows remain.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atmosphere
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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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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2025
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Together, these fluctuations create a challenging environment for margin management.—
John Moss,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The virus can stay infectious in the air and on surfaces for up to 2 hours.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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Through all the ups and downs of his career, Thompson has consistently proven capable of hitting the ball hard and driving the ball in the air.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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Threading together hyperspeed drums and a ghostly ambience, Balenci creates a sort of supernatural drill.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
28 Feb. 2025
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The color palette, the ambiences, the use of natural light.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Dec. 2024
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So despite the climate of the world, because the climate is always going to change.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
11 Mar. 2025
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Trump’s executive order promoting timber production, meanwhile, would be devastating for the climate, critics say.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2025
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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
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Billet aluminum trim, including the windshield surround and interior trim.—
Mark Phelan,
USA TODAY,
15 Mar. 2025
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And modern lighting technology means there's no hiding once the sun goes down—depending on the model, the surround might illuminate after dark.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Atmosphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atmosphere. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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