variants
or ambiance
as in aroma
a special quality or impression associated with something
the exurb has the unmistakable ambience of old money
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Recent Examples of ambience
This is a sculpture when not playing music, a spectacular device that contributes ambience.
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Sofia Goldstein, SPIN, 6 Nov. 2024
Achieve instant ambience with spooky mist wafting across your terrace, through your yard, or across a table or buffet.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2024
Although inclusive and welcoming, the 1960s Tokyo salary-man theme, with nods to Ian Fleming’s novels, lends it a sophisticated ambience.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Designed to look like a lotus flower, reviewers say the warming light glows through the crackled glass and creates the most wonderful ambience.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
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Sofia Goldstein, SPIN, 6 Nov. 2024
Achieve instant ambience with spooky mist wafting across your terrace, through your yard, or across a table or buffet.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2024
Although inclusive and welcoming, the 1960s Tokyo salary-man theme, with nods to Ian Fleming’s novels, lends it a sophisticated ambience.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Designed to look like a lotus flower, reviewers say the warming light glows through the crackled glass and creates the most wonderful ambience.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambience
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The flavors feature aromas with nuances of chocolate crème brûlée, ripe banana, and pineapple drenched in caramel sauce.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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This crisp white wine displays floral aromas and flavors of pear and golden apples with bright acidity and a touch of mineral on the finish.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Cause Of Toxic Fumes According to the sheriff's office, crews first responded to a strong smell that was reported at the Southwest Cheese plant as .67 gallons of acid was spilled and mixed with .61 gallons of chlorine, creating a dangerous chemical reaction.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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Coffee grounds The leftovers from your brew can easily clump together and cause an unpleasant smell in addition to blockage.Julia Mitchem, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
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No other Lay’s products, flavors, sizes or variety packs are recalled.Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Norton Malbec pairs well with sharp nutty cheeses like Comte, which offers a complex, nutty flavor with buttery, fruity undertones.Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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For those who didn’t experience this era in real time, Chalamet’s presence – his youthful movie star aura – may be enough to carry the film.Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Dec. 2024
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Like any entertainer riding high on mass expectations, Pushpa 2: The Rule focuses on the star, the image of the character and his aura above and beyond everything in the film.Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Share [Findings] Astrophysicists argued that the development of advanced alien technology requires an atmosphere composed of at least 18 percent oxygen.Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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Bourbon Street, one of the most famous streets in New Orleans, is synonymous with the city's lively atmosphere.Jasmine Laws, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Ambience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambience. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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