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as in aura
a special quality or impression associated with something
the fireplace and cozy armchairs give the bookstore the atmosphere of a comfortable home
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as in environment
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
liked the quiet and scholarly atmosphere of his prep school
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Recent Examples of atmosphere
All these plants sequester carbon that would otherwise enter the atmosphere and contribute to global warming.
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Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2025
The music is full of that rustic atmosphere.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
An unforeseen contribution from Juno Juno, meanwhile, has been orbiting Jupiter since 2016, collecting information on the giant planet's internal structure, magnetic field, and atmosphere.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
The family atmosphere also helps keep his love for cooking going, since his kids and one of his cousins are with him in the kitchen getting the food ready.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
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Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2025
The music is full of that rustic atmosphere.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
An unforeseen contribution from Juno Juno, meanwhile, has been orbiting Jupiter since 2016, collecting information on the giant planet's internal structure, magnetic field, and atmosphere.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
The family atmosphere also helps keep his love for cooking going, since his kids and one of his cousins are with him in the kitchen getting the food ready.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atmosphere
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The second reason is that these aura battler designs were very complex and full of curves as well as weird angles.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The result is an almost-black shade of mahogany that strikes the perfect balance of autumnal aura and goth feels.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
11 Sep. 2025
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The team's away record is also impressive, with two wins and one draw, showcasing its ability to perform under pressure in hostile environments.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Overall, aspirin makes the environment more challenging for cancer to get a foothold in, particularly for people with the genetic makeup predisposed to dysregulated cell function, where cancer cell growth and division is more likely.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Sep. 2025
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Fellow no-frills air carrier Frontier also made news yesterday.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer has declared outdoor air pollution and particulate matter Group 1 carcinogens, proven causes of lung cancer.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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While some arrangements were tied to specific activations, the decor seamlessly blended together, elevating the overall ambiance.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Materials submitted by the restaurant group to the port describe the restaurant as offering a refined ambiance with plush seating and warm lighting.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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The protests, called Make Billionaires Pay, have been planned to coincide with world leaders coming to New York for the UN General Assembly and Climate Week and seek to make billionaires pay higher tax, support the climate and protect migrants.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The mountainous Crimea used to be a popular holiday destination in the former USSR, known for its sunny climate and sandy beaches.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Welcome to this year’s Best of Beauty winners in the Scent category, a list that includes nine genre-defining fragrances, a solid perfume, two body mists, one delicious-smelling hair mist, two oils, and four home aromas.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The aromas of this wine - maraschino cherry, pink roses and sea breeze - are dazzling; there is great freshness, excellent complexity and significant persistence; enjoy this over the next three to five years.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Grosvenor over a career spanning six decades created art that investigated the spatial relationship between the viewer, the work, and its surrounds.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
11 Sep. 2025
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Other highlights include a garden-view living room warmed by a large fireplace with a stone surround and a formal dining room that opens on both sides to verandas ideal for alfresco entertaining.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Atmosphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atmosphere. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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