ambients

noun

Definition of ambientsnext
plural of ambient
as in surroundings
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded observing how the survival techniques of primates vary with the ambient

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  1. environments
  2. climates
  3. contexts
Noun
  • In addition to reducing the barriers between interior and exterior environments, C’s design also blurs the segregation of decks.
    Bill Springer, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • But the sea is a vast beast with variable and highly challenging environments.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of environments
Noun
  • Plus, this kind of slipper is suitable for both warm and cool climates and can easily be packed in a suitcase without unnecessary bulk.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
  • While national parks in desert settings are adept at dealing with the heat, parks in cooler climates -- like in Alaska -- are increasingly learning how to manage during heat waves or wildfire events, Smith said.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of climates
Noun
  • Brands like Peloton and Meta have faced backlash for over-reliance on algorithms that overlooked broader social and cultural contexts.
    Gillian Oakenfull, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
  • For those of us who got our start back in the 1980s, our first exposure to learning technology wasn’t likely in education or corporate contexts, but in the military.
    Ron Zamir, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of contexts
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“Ambients.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambients. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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