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as in atmospheres
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 environments
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 climates
Rosemary loves warm and dry climates and may need to be moved indoors in areas with harsh, cold winters.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Containers are ideal for managing soil pH and growing in compact spaces or challenging climates.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
White Clover Also known as Dutch clover, white clover (Trifolium repens) is known for small white flowers that flourish in Southern climates.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
For most climates, sunlight won't be as intense in the late afternoon and early evening.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026
Members of the olive family, Oleaceae, lilacs are well suited to life in cold climates—in fact, the chill of winter is essential to their bud development and maturation.
—Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Farming developed much later in tropical zones because digging up plants with tools from soft, warm, moist soil was so much easier than in climates with harder, drier soil that required irrigation.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Boots to protect their paws in cold climates or a towel for the beach.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
Thomsen and Schroeder have also sent a few samples to University of Wisconsin-Platteville for dendrochronology studies, because tree-ring data, which helps date the canoes, can also shed light on past climates.
—Jacqueline Kehoe, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Containers are ideal for managing soil pH and growing in compact spaces or challenging climates.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
White Clover Also known as Dutch clover, white clover (Trifolium repens) is known for small white flowers that flourish in Southern climates.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
For most climates, sunlight won't be as intense in the late afternoon and early evening.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026
Members of the olive family, Oleaceae, lilacs are well suited to life in cold climates—in fact, the chill of winter is essential to their bud development and maturation.
—Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Farming developed much later in tropical zones because digging up plants with tools from soft, warm, moist soil was so much easier than in climates with harder, drier soil that required irrigation.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Boots to protect their paws in cold climates or a towel for the beach.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
Thomsen and Schroeder have also sent a few samples to University of Wisconsin-Platteville for dendrochronology studies, because tree-ring data, which helps date the canoes, can also shed light on past climates.
—Jacqueline Kehoe, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for climates
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That is pretty bizarre, given how fantastic both atmospheres have been throughout the playoffs.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Based on conditions like temperature throughout each planet's atmospheric envelopes, the team found the conditions would cause silicate clouds in certain areas of these atmospheres to condense into rocky material.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
12 May 2026
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What is more, the landfill is completely open and exposed to the elements, unlike the closed environments with limited ventilation that are typically associated with hantavirus transmission.—
Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
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Companies often rely on advanced security systems to monitor threats and protect communications, while everyday users are left with far fewer protections in similar environments.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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The tortoiseshell palette is deconstructed in this look, which features a blend of full torties, chocolate brown tips, and barley there caramel auras.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
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These characters have been somewhat thinly drawn despite the vibrant auras of Joy Sunday and Richard Jenkins since the beginning.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
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Beyond keeping bugs away from your guests and food, the zapper also cuts down on the need for bug sprays, which can leave behind strong smells or residue.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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This disposable hanging bag traps moisture, preventing stale, musty smells and leading to fresher air.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Now he’s gainfully employed and featured on the network nearly all year, including on a draft-centric studio show that airs every weekday afternoon for the ten weeks preceding the event.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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An impression that airs on the show can quickly become the default version for a broad audience, regardless of where similar ideas may have originated.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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Commissioned from DeART of Italy, they are housed in cabinets in a muted version of British Racing Green, in harmony with the wooden look and feel of their surrounds.—
Ken Silverio,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
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In the sanitized and alienating new surrounds, with the camaraderie of the early Hyperion days but a faint memory, long-simmering discontent about working conditions wouldn’t take long to boil over.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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From music curation and glassware to the endless combinations of flavors, aromas, textures and colors inspired by the Riviera Maya, sgnature mixology is led by José Luis Hinostroza, bringing a contemporary and creative vision to every creation.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Don’t miss Shinrin-Yoku, a crisp and delicate Japanese-style rice lager, or the ever-popular Sightglass IPA, built on a pilsner malt base with aromas of berry and key lime.—
Vivian Chung,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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When the Moon enters Taurus, simple words give your feelings somewhere safe to land.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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But with Ben White down injured after 26 minutes and forced off, Arsenal’s season depended on Arteta and his gut feelings again.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Climates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climates. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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