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as in atmosphere
a special quality or impression associated with something
a new inner-city school designed to encourage a climate of learning
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as in environment
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
it's hard to concentrate in this hectic climate
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Recent Examples of climate
These giants can’t stand cold air and grow best in a warm climate with mild winters.
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Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
Of course, the industrial and political climates are different now.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 5 Feb. 2026
An educator’s role in a walkout Guerra-Mojarro said Austin teachers are particularly cautious about their political behavior in the current climate.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Her community focus also extends to Best Academy, where her team designed and installed the electrical systems for a hydroponics lab that powers grow lights and climate controls—bringing fresh produce to a neighborhood considered a food desert.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
Of course, the industrial and political climates are different now.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 5 Feb. 2026
An educator’s role in a walkout Guerra-Mojarro said Austin teachers are particularly cautious about their political behavior in the current climate.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Her community focus also extends to Best Academy, where her team designed and installed the electrical systems for a hydroponics lab that powers grow lights and climate controls—bringing fresh produce to a neighborhood considered a food desert.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for climate
Noun
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Surveil your barmates Inside Berghain, the atmosphere is eclectic and electric.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Focusing on classic pieces of decor, rather than constantly following changing trends, ensures your space feels like home and creates a cozy, lived-in atmosphere.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Development and testing activities will take place at Fincantieri’s Sestri Ponente shipyard, which will serve as the reference environment for industrial validation and certification of the technology.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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It’s been a very forward-looking, stimulating environment.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
12 Feb. 2026
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That aura of 20th-century glamour was immortalized by Slim Aarons.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
12 Feb. 2026
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But what about the romantic aura?—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Patients evacuated amid hospital blaze A fire tore through a northeastern Pennsylvania hospital, sending smoke billowing into the air as dozens of patients were evacuated and emergency medical crews were rushed in from across the region, authorities said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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However, their real-world deployment remains constrained by slow oxygen electrochemistry at the air electrode, which leads to high overpotentials, limited power density, and rapid performance degradation.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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The smell of methanol racing fuel and the buzz of anticipation filled Lucas Oil Stadium as a procession of monster trucks rumbled into position for Monster Jam’s two-show weekend on January 31 and February 1.—
Travis LaCoss,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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Great for pet smells and musty spots.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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While not the biggest change from its forbear, the 40 Series face would go on to become iconic, its round headlights within a white grille surround defining the model in the public’s eye.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
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And yes, the infamous petri-dish smiley faces were plastered around the entire surround-screen as creator Vince Gilligan chatted with stars Rhea Seehorn, Karolina Wydra, Carlos-Manuel Vesga and Samba Schutte (who also moderated).—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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Alongside the artifacts that inspired this project, the team recreated the aromas of mummification in ancient Egypt.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2026
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The buns get their faint green color and grassy, coconut-leaning aroma from the addition of pandan.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Climate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climate. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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