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
The entire home has a serene ambience, with light wood accents, warm lighting, and a neutral color palette.
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Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Apart from light fixtures, using a range of different light sources, such as floor and table lamps or wall lights, can help create a cozy ambience.
—Nadia Lopez, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
One of the easiest ways to bring the outside in is by incorporating unique houseplants, floral arrangements, and ceramic planters for a fresh, organic ambience in your interiors.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 17 Jan. 2025
The Irish singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist presents the originals beneath a veil of ambience and reverb, embedding a nostalgic in the fabric of her homespun renditions.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 10 Jan. 2025
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Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Apart from light fixtures, using a range of different light sources, such as floor and table lamps or wall lights, can help create a cozy ambience.
—Nadia Lopez, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
One of the easiest ways to bring the outside in is by incorporating unique houseplants, floral arrangements, and ceramic planters for a fresh, organic ambience in your interiors.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 17 Jan. 2025
The Irish singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist presents the originals beneath a veil of ambience and reverb, embedding a nostalgic in the fabric of her homespun renditions.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambience
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His take, the curry shrimp burger, brings the bold aromas of herbs and Scotch bonnet peppers to a shrimp patty served on a warm brioche bun and topped with a mango pickled slaw, arugula, and a signature curry mango aioli.—
Jessica Fields,
Essence,
21 Feb. 2025
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The sprays use essential oils to create nuanced aromas inspired by dreamy settings and are designed to fragrance rooms, sheets, and even cars.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
20 Feb. 2025
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However, some of the chemicals responsible for these smells, such as limonene, are the very VOCs that groups including EWG have identified as potentially problematic.—
Matt Fuchs,
TIME,
21 Feb. 2025
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Other linen sprays make the most ordinary bedroom smell like a luxury hotel or offer a trip to Hawaii via a whiff of gardenia.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
20 Feb. 2025
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Like the building, the Grande Cuvée combines tradition and modernity to stunning effect: The resulting dram—renowned for its complex layers of flavor and long-lasting finish—can command $1,000 a bottle on the secondary market.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
22 Feb. 2025
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The brewers, including the ones from the suburbs, brought unique flavors to a wider audience.—
Kaitlin Mikrut,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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Sunglasses on and joint in hand, Scott sauntered out alongside Uso with the aura of a ’90s wrestler — a picture-perfect moment for both stars.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
12 Feb. 2025
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László has this aura around him and the confidence of a genius and the arrogance of a genius.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2025
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The four-mile-long stretch of sand is often uncrowded, boasting a quiet atmosphere for ultimate relaxation.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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That is by design — Meis was tasked with ensuring the vocal and intense atmosphere of Goodison could be brought across to the new waterfront facility and felt the steep gradient would be essential in doing that.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Ambience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambience. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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