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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
Consequently, questioning the existence of extraterrestrial life, whether in the Earth’s atmosphere or on its surface, remains largely taboo.
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David Chauvet, JSTOR Daily, 26 Mar. 2025
Still, given how much Butler meant to the franchise and how ugly the divorce ended, the atmosphere will be emotional.
—Danny Emerman, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
Meis expects to be in attendance for that match and for the Goodison atmosphere to translate across to the new waterfront site.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Instead, the stage remained in orbit for nearly three weeks before falling back into the atmosphere on February 19, scattering debris fragments at several locations in Poland.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
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David Chauvet, JSTOR Daily, 26 Mar. 2025
Still, given how much Butler meant to the franchise and how ugly the divorce ended, the atmosphere will be emotional.
—Danny Emerman, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
Meis expects to be in attendance for that match and for the Goodison atmosphere to translate across to the new waterfront site.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Instead, the stage remained in orbit for nearly three weeks before falling back into the atmosphere on February 19, scattering debris fragments at several locations in Poland.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atmosphere
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The lingering fumes of attention and magical aura somehow still surround the oddball Rodgers like the cloud of dirt around Pig-Pen in the Peanuts comic strip.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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Any positive vibe will be welcome and in stark contrast to the negative aura that engulfed last season’s NFC Championship reign.—
Cam Inman,
The Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2025
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Makes sense: more blood circulation in the scalp fosters a healthier environment for your hair follicles.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
29 Mar. 2025
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The film takes place within an inhospitable environment where brushes with outlaws (and the law itself) can lead to death by gunfire.—
Sezin Devi Keohler,
EW.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Here's what the cosmos have in store for your zodiac sign this week, according to celebrity astrology Kyle Thomas' PEOPLE Exclusive readings Comments Electricity will be crackling in the air this week!—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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And by the time the judge held the first emergency hearing on this case, there were already two planes in the air and another one ready to take off.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Set the ambience for sleep by making your room dark and cool.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
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The ambience at here is understated and elegant, and the staff's enthusiasm for the menu is genuine and infectious.—
Carissa & Dino Tozzi,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2025
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In the current economic climate, the book values of energy and infrastructure assets are significantly underestimated.—
Mark Le Dain,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Indeed, this tree doesn’t naturally survive in the climate of Southern California.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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The wine offers intense blackberry, mocha, and cassis aromas with subtle earthy undertones.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Fresh zest infuses the seasoning with the fragrance and aroma of lemon and penetrates the salmon.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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Billet aluminum trim, including the windshield surround and interior trim.—
Mark Phelan,
USA TODAY,
15 Mar. 2025
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And modern lighting technology means there's no hiding once the sun goes down—depending on the model, the surround might illuminate after dark.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Atmosphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atmosphere. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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