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as in auras
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 environments
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 atmospheres
However, even if this is the case, scientists have suggested light molecules of silicon, like silane, should be found in the upper atmospheres of gas giants and brown dwarfs.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
This is a fascinating find, as these conditions were considered part of the graphite-stability regime, where graphite-rich exo-atmospheres are expected to produce only flat spectra, not the feature-rich spectra that would appear if organic hazes were present.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 10 Sep. 2025
Follow-up observations could probe planetary atmospheres for signatures consistent with life, such as oxygen produced by photosynthesis.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
The route passed through different areas whose different atmospheres came and went, prosperous stretches giving way to rougher ones and then becoming prosperous again, like a perpetual argument or a struggle for victory.
—Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
The arena quickly became synonymous with the Hornets’ teal, with its raucous crowds creating one of the loudest atmospheres in pro basketball.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2025
His introspective works would range from stories of ordinary life to more overt surrealism, their atmospheres tinged with dreaminess, eroticism and mysterious tensions.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2025
Robert Lea, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
This is a fascinating find, as these conditions were considered part of the graphite-stability regime, where graphite-rich exo-atmospheres are expected to produce only flat spectra, not the feature-rich spectra that would appear if organic hazes were present.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 10 Sep. 2025
Follow-up observations could probe planetary atmospheres for signatures consistent with life, such as oxygen produced by photosynthesis.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
The route passed through different areas whose different atmospheres came and went, prosperous stretches giving way to rougher ones and then becoming prosperous again, like a perpetual argument or a struggle for victory.
—Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
The arena quickly became synonymous with the Hornets’ teal, with its raucous crowds creating one of the loudest atmospheres in pro basketball.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2025
His introspective works would range from stories of ordinary life to more overt surrealism, their atmospheres tinged with dreaminess, eroticism and mysterious tensions.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for atmospheres
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The team's away record is also impressive, with two wins and one draw, showcasing its ability to perform under pressure in hostile environments.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The study took place in the dogs’ natural home environments and with their human owners.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
18 Sep. 2025
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How to watch The Rainmaker live without cable The Rainmaker airs on USA Network, which is available to stream on services like Sling TV.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Drew Barrymore Show airs weekdays on CBS.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Sep. 2025
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Welcome to this year’s Best of Beauty winners in the Scent category, a list that includes nine genre-defining fragrances, a solid perfume, two body mists, one delicious-smelling hair mist, two oils, and four home aromas.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The aromas of this wine - maraschino cherry, pink roses and sea breeze - are dazzling; there is great freshness, excellent complexity and significant persistence; enjoy this over the next three to five years.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Grosvenor over a career spanning six decades created art that investigated the spatial relationship between the viewer, the work, and its surrounds.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
11 Sep. 2025
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Much of the focus since the Premier League’s newest venue opened last month has understandably been on its space-age design, and how this temple of glass and steel near the mouth of the River Mersey looks so out of place with its surrounds.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The key mechanism was impermanence focus; the realization that negative feelings fade with time and don't define our long-term trajectory.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Positive feedback enhanced their feelings of uniqueness (a key aspect of grandiose narcissism).—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 Sep. 2025
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One Battle is really an Anderson-Pynchon mashup, a work that filters Pynchonesque ideas and moods through Anderson’s prismatic vision.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
18 Sep. 2025
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Leaders who practice time boxing don’t let moods, convenience or distractions dictate their day.—
Wilson Luna,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, analytical software has revolutionized linguistic inquiry, enabling greater understanding of the ways language works—when, how, and why words break out; the specific contexts for expressions and idioms.—
Stefan Fatsis,
The Atlantic,
13 Sep. 2025
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They are acclaimed Mexican artists who capture the essence of women’s lives and experiences in their respective cultural contexts with a focus on indigenous communities stretching from Los Angeles to Chile.—
Amy Carleton,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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Many think of flamingos as tropical birds but three South American species live in cold climates.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Bows made in winter and later used in humid climates absorbed moisture in the wood and broke the laminations.—
Clare Conley,
Outdoor Life,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Atmospheres.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atmospheres. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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