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
Under-cabinet lighting gives the space a warm ambience.
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Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 17 Nov. 2024
The brand collaborated with Régime des Fleurs to create a signature scent for the show, which will mist across the audience to create an atmospheric ambience.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 24 Sep. 2024
The show conjured a surreal ambience: part antique flea market, part mad-scientist laboratory.
—Hung Duong, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
Mix in some vintage staples (mirrors, picture frames, candle holders, etc.), and keep the lighting dim for a pleasant ambience.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
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Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 17 Nov. 2024
The brand collaborated with Régime des Fleurs to create a signature scent for the show, which will mist across the audience to create an atmospheric ambience.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 24 Sep. 2024
The show conjured a surreal ambience: part antique flea market, part mad-scientist laboratory.
—Hung Duong, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
Mix in some vintage staples (mirrors, picture frames, candle holders, etc.), and keep the lighting dim for a pleasant ambience.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for ambience
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambience
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This crisp white wine displays floral aromas and flavors of pear and golden apples with bright acidity and a touch of mineral on the finish.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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The flavors feature aromas with nuances of chocolate crème brûlée, ripe banana, and pineapple drenched in caramel sauce.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Better Homes & Gardens Noble Fir and Pine-Scented 3-Wick Ceramic Tree Dish Candle $11 at Walmart I’ve yet to meet someone who doesn’t love the smell of Christmas trees, so this noble fir and pine-scented candle is sure to be a hit.Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
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The smell of smoke filled the air even indoors, and those sheltering stayed awake through most of the night.Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Norton Malbec pairs well with sharp nutty cheeses like Comte, which offers a complex, nutty flavor with buttery, fruity undertones.Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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No other Lay’s products, flavors, sizes or variety packs are recalled.Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Like any entertainer riding high on mass expectations, Pushpa 2: The Rule focuses on the star, and his aura above and beyond everything else in the movie.Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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There was an air of promise, an aura of possibility.Mike Sacks, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
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The presence of luminaries such as Clive Davis and Quincy Jones as music chairmen, along with show producer George Schlatter, created an atmosphere of star power that rivals even the top entertainment industry awards shows.Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 15 Dec. 2024
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In the thick atmosphere, stray dogs fight with seabirds for scraps of offal and urinate against the barrels of blood and salt water where waiting fish float.Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Ambience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambience. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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