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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
Mars' atmosphere is too cold and then to support life now, but billions of years ago the planet had an abundance of water, NASA said, which is also evidenced in the ferrihydrite found in its dust.
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Brie Stimson, Fox News, 1 Mar. 2025
Reddish light, which travels more directly in the air, manifests to ground observers during sunrises and sunsets when the sun is near the horizon and its incoming light travels at a longer, low-angle path through Earth's atmosphere.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
His remains would orbit space for years before re-entering Earth’s atmosphere as a shooting star, according to the organization’s website.
—Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
Arrange for live music or stand-up comedy to entertain guests throughout the evening, enhancing the celebratory atmosphere.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
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Brie Stimson, Fox News, 1 Mar. 2025
Reddish light, which travels more directly in the air, manifests to ground observers during sunrises and sunsets when the sun is near the horizon and its incoming light travels at a longer, low-angle path through Earth's atmosphere.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
His remains would orbit space for years before re-entering Earth’s atmosphere as a shooting star, according to the organization’s website.
—Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
Arrange for live music or stand-up comedy to entertain guests throughout the evening, enhancing the celebratory atmosphere.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atmosphere
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This digital detox will cleanse and calm your aura.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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And of course, no beauty splurge list would be complete without a sophisticated fragrance to elevate your winter aura.—
Tira Urquhart,
Essence,
26 Feb. 2025
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The broader market environment favors this separation, with Middleby RemainCo aiming to capitalize on the increasing adoption of automation, ventless kitchens, and digitalized food service operations.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Our goal is to get toxins out of our environment, poisons out of our food supply, and keep our children healthy and strong.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2025
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In addition to being found in soil, small amounts of heavy metals can be spotted naturally in the environment, including in food products, due to air, water, and soil exposure, according to the Girl Scouts.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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The grille panel at the vehicle's front-end also extends forward and drops down to serve as a curved loveseat for enjoying some fresh air.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2025
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My birthday came around, and my date took me to a fun restaurant with great ambience and food.—
Harriette Cole,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
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The music incorporates sounds of modern jazz, oscillating between background ambience and intense bursts that mirror the story’s rising tension.—
Joseph Strauss,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Jan. 2025
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For more climate and environment news, follow @Sammy_Roth on X and @sammyroth.bsky.social on Bluesky.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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Armed conflicts, political, economic, and sociocultural crises, waves of migration, corruption, crime, misinformation, climate and environmental challenges, and technological advances, especially AI, are shaping a new global scenario.—
Susana Sierra,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The sea notes take some time to reveal themselves—you’ll first notice smoky styrax and rich oud, which gives the fragrance an earthy and almost gasoline-like aroma.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
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The interaction between the spirit and the wood over the years develops the complex flavors, beautiful color and signature aromas that attract worldwide attention.—
Jeremy Kasler,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Another new trick is the ability to add Bose's Ultra Open Earbuds for personalized surround, which creates an almost AR effect.—
Ryan Waniata,
WIRED,
30 Nov. 2024
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But the new copy released nationwide via Janus has been finished in crisp digital 4K with a new 5.1 surround soundtrack.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Atmosphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atmosphere. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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