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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
Wait until at least mid-May in most areas for most plants, or even early to mid June in colder climates before giving up and removing a dead plant.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2026
In winter, especially in colder climates, the air tends to be drier and less humid, meaning there is less water vapor to diffuse the incoming sunlight.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2026
In such climates, booing feels righteous.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
For warmer climates, a solid pair of sandals will get you through the entire day—and night.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
That’s because down jackets, another winter layer go-to, quickly lose their ability to loft when wet—a recipe for hypothermia in cold climates.
—Kelly Bastone, Outside, 10 Feb. 2026
However, a vast majority of hummingbirds spend the winter months in warmer climates down south, says Elizabeth Tidwell, small-acreage landowner extension program specialist at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
The energy output is designed to remain stable down to –50 degrees Celsius, supporting reliable operation in some of the harshest climates on Earth, reports InsideEVs.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
Temperature and Humidity Skeleton flowers can adapt to many different climates but thrive when they are planted in regions with cool to cold winters and mild summers.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2026
In winter, especially in colder climates, the air tends to be drier and less humid, meaning there is less water vapor to diffuse the incoming sunlight.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2026
In such climates, booing feels righteous.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
For warmer climates, a solid pair of sandals will get you through the entire day—and night.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
That’s because down jackets, another winter layer go-to, quickly lose their ability to loft when wet—a recipe for hypothermia in cold climates.
—Kelly Bastone, Outside, 10 Feb. 2026
However, a vast majority of hummingbirds spend the winter months in warmer climates down south, says Elizabeth Tidwell, small-acreage landowner extension program specialist at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
The energy output is designed to remain stable down to –50 degrees Celsius, supporting reliable operation in some of the harshest climates on Earth, reports InsideEVs.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
Temperature and Humidity Skeleton flowers can adapt to many different climates but thrive when they are planted in regions with cool to cold winters and mild summers.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for climates
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That playful approach is also evident in the 1990s trend of product advertisements by auteurist filmmakers like Jean-Luc Godard and David Lynch, who brought their signature styles and atmospheres to commercials for shoes, video games, and more.—
Michael Cowan,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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These planets are similar in size to Neptune and have thick atmospheres rich in hydrogen and helium surrounding denser, ice-rich interiors.—
Eliza Strickland,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 Jan. 2026
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This special finish allows the torch to shift colors by reflecting the environments it is carried through, whether that be Milan’s bright city lights or the peaks of the Dolomites.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
6 Feb. 2026
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The research team aims to explore how the patches can enhance situational awareness and monitor exposure for military personnel in hazardous environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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The film follows a quiet inmate arriving at a violent Indonesian prison with a supernatural entity that kills those with the darkest auras.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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This airbrush design on a long square nail comprises a mix of French-tip auras, clear blobs, and 3D florals for a fun and funky design.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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To get rid of those smells, check for leaks and make repairs.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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People described different smells in different areas — from Bloomingdale to Roselle to Addison and Wood Dale, even to Buffalo Grove and the Wisconsin border.—
Asal Rezaei,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Many are already adopted by the time the show airs, however, thanks to their cuteness level.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
8 Feb. 2026
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The ceremony airs live on NBC, Telemundo, Peacock and Universo.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Feb. 2026
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The boy squire shines bright in the otherwise drab surrounds of the tourney campgrounds.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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His 1965 Danziger Studio, a live-work space on Melrose Avenue, featured an uninterrupted stucco façade that blended seamlessly into the urban surrounds.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
11 Dec. 2025
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French oak is commonly used to mature Cognac and wine, but it is also used to finish American whiskey to bring particular aromas and notes of baking spice to the palate.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2026
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The judges tasted and inspected each one, breathing in the aromas and examining the laminate on the exteriors, while attendees watched from behind the glass-panel walls in Rebel Bread’s new bakery.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
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The frustration of feeling unheard can cause feelings of loneliness and isolation that can increase risk of depression, Lang says.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
11 Feb. 2026
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The American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry has warned that feelings of sadness and isolation are common among older adults, while depression remains widely underdiagnosed.—
Heather Madden,
Boston Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Climates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climates. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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