as in environment
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
observing how the survival techniques of primates vary with the ambient
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as in peripheral
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Recent Examples of ambient
Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
For instance, generative AI is being used to assist with medical documentation in a technology called ambient AI.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2025
The health system is one of the largest Epic shops in the country, and will co-develop an AI dictation feature directly within the electronic health record—merging Suki's ambient and dictation capabilities into a single solution.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
To better replicate their usual environment, the team even dimmed the ambient lighting to mimic a depth of around 131 feet.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 20 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
For somebody who has enjoyed the ambient coziness of With Love, Meghan, her ShopMy answered one of my many questions: What was her manicure shade?
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
For instance, generative AI is being used to assist with medical documentation in a technology called ambient AI.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2025
The health system is one of the largest Epic shops in the country, and will co-develop an AI dictation feature directly within the electronic health record—merging Suki's ambient and dictation capabilities into a single solution.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
To better replicate their usual environment, the team even dimmed the ambient lighting to mimic a depth of around 131 feet.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambient
Noun
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Myles says this is especially important when in a hybrid or remote environment where people must intentionally make time to build authentic relationships.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Biden administration said that its rule would save consumers money and benefit the environment.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Denmark may even have been one of the region’s leading central powers, with England and Sweden as peripheral outposts.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
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Calendar functions can be adjusted both clockwise and counter-clockwise, while a peripheral oscillating weight maintains a slim profile while still giving the watch a 72-hour power reserve.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Aside from an attempt to sign guard Will Fries, Schneider doesn’t believe in paying big money for marginal production in free agency.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Thunder currently have a marginal edge on the 62-15 Cleveland Cavaliers for the best overall record in the conference, with five games left on both clubs' schedules.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But beneath driving rain and amid a thunderous atmosphere, the home side had staged a stirring fightback, scoring four goals without reply to seize control of their destiny in the competition.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Project Drawdown is renowned for identifying and promoting practical climate solutions to reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Indeed, Buchwald won; the suit was famous in Hollywood circles regarding a tangential issue, namely laying bare the industry accounting practices that kept even wildly successful films from ever making a profit on paper.—
Bill Wyman,
Vulture,
28 Feb. 2025
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Much like Kiryu's spy caper, Pirate Yakuza takes what would be tangential in the main series — a whacky combat arena — and centers a plot around it.—
James Perkins Mastromarino,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In warmer climates, for example, the liquid expands and contracts more rapidly, which can lead to a quicker extraction of flavors from the barrel.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Plants benefit from afternoon shade in warm Southern climates.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Befitting of The Cove’s wellness vibes, lunch at Hideaway to nosh on healthy dishes, smoothies and juices while soaking up the serene surrounds.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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Her back is a curved LED screen that becomes part of the constantly shifting surround.—
Kendra Nordin Beato,
The Christian Science Monitor,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The slope, or steepness, of the tangent line measures how quickly the function is changing at that point.—
Solomon Adams,
WIRED,
23 Feb. 2025
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By 1643, René Descartes had discovered a simple relationship between the curvatures of any four circles that are tangent to each other.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
10 Aug. 2023
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“Ambient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambient. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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