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
Outside, the pool setup adds to the Italian ambience.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 July 2025
The recent boom in Yemeni coffee shops in the Chicago area, specifically in Lombard and other suburbs with a growing population of modern Muslim communities, underscores the rising demand for a place to socialize that isn’t tied to alcohol, but with a buzzy nightlife ambience.
—Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
The set measures 54 feet long and comes with 16 shatterproof, weatherproof Edison-style bulbs for the ultimate cozy ambience.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
Strawberry season is in full swing, and while fresh berries won’t last forever, fruity home decor can keep the summery ambience going long after the last bite.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 30 June 2025
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 July 2025
The recent boom in Yemeni coffee shops in the Chicago area, specifically in Lombard and other suburbs with a growing population of modern Muslim communities, underscores the rising demand for a place to socialize that isn’t tied to alcohol, but with a buzzy nightlife ambience.
—Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
The set measures 54 feet long and comes with 16 shatterproof, weatherproof Edison-style bulbs for the ultimate cozy ambience.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
Strawberry season is in full swing, and while fresh berries won’t last forever, fruity home decor can keep the summery ambience going long after the last bite.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambience
Noun
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The whiskey features aromas of toasted nuts, café mocha, and vanilla.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Balancing different spirits, syrups, and mixers is what will distinguish a superb drink with nuanced flavors and aromas from a concoction that tastes like something banned by the Geneva Convention.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 July 2025
Noun
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On the other side of the pass, the smell of sulphur rises in white mist.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Rubber mulch may leach toxic chemicals into the soil and make your yard smell like hot tires.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
Noun
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In addition to enjoying Raspberry Syrup the classic way (via a few pumps added to drinks), fans can also experience the flavor in a creative new form.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
28 July 2025
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But the pickle industry has evolved and spawned a while new industry of flavors, wardrobe and costumes.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
28 July 2025
Noun
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This season’s cast includes a professional bull rider, event curator, marketing manager, AI consultant, aura painter, attorney and a dungeon master, among others.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
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Neeson’s surly, simmering kettle-of-violence aura throws things off a bit.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
30 July 2025
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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) predicts there is already too much carbon in the atmosphere to remain under the 1.5°C temperature target, necessitating carbon removal.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
25 July 2025
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With only six months left before implementation, one wonders: Will it be further delayed? Forests play a critical role in absorbing carbon from the atmosphere.—
Simi Thambi,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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“Ambience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambience. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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