climes

noun

Definition of climesnext
plural of clime
as in surroundings
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded a nonconformist who left his jerkwater hometown for the more welcoming clime of the big city

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for climes
  1. environments
  2. climates
  3. contexts
Noun
  • In 2025, remote and hybrid work environments will likely continue to be relevant, which makes maintaining a strong culture more challenging.
    Abdo Riani, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Journey through stunning environments while discovering and collecting new slimes to expand your operation.
    Sarah Felbin, SELF, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of environments
Noun
  • Farming developed much later in tropical zones because digging up plants with tools from soft, warm, moist soil was so much easier than in climates with harder, drier soil that required irrigation.
    John Mariani, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • For example, a skincare company could focus on moisturizing products in areas with dry climates and promoting sunscreen use in sunny areas.
    Waleed Najam, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of climates
Noun
  • Whether a customer is reading your email newsletter, scrolling through your social media or reading a blog post, your brand voice should be recognizable—just adapted slightly for different contexts.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Culture develops over time and is what enables creating mechanisms to promote cohesion and the ability to respond to challenging contexts.
    Esade Business & Law School, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of contexts
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