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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
The more dust or clouds in Earth's atmosphere during a lunar eclipse, the redder the moon appears.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 26 Dec. 2024
The mission was designed to study the outermost part of the sun’s atmosphere, an ultrahot region known as the corona.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 24 Dec. 2024
Many share photos online of its old-fashioned buildings blanketed in snow and illuminated by lamplight that create a nostalgic atmosphere.
—Afp, Fortune Asia, 23 Dec. 2024
Whether that means better lines of communication, increased flexibility or a more supportive atmosphere, there are a multitude of ways to create a space where employees want to work.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 26 Dec. 2024
The mission was designed to study the outermost part of the sun’s atmosphere, an ultrahot region known as the corona.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 24 Dec. 2024
Many share photos online of its old-fashioned buildings blanketed in snow and illuminated by lamplight that create a nostalgic atmosphere.
—Afp, Fortune Asia, 23 Dec. 2024
Whether that means better lines of communication, increased flexibility or a more supportive atmosphere, there are a multitude of ways to create a space where employees want to work.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
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For those who didn’t experience this era in real time, Chalamet’s presence – his youthful movie star aura – may be enough to carry the film.Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Dec. 2024
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Like any entertainer riding high on mass expectations, Pushpa 2: The Rule focuses on the star, the image of the character and his aura above and beyond everything in the film.Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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But War Child’s work goes beyond that to focus on users living in environments with severely degraded, if not destroyed, infrastructure.Nicholas Gordon, Fortune Asia, 29 Dec. 2024
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Leaders must articulate a family’s vision and foster an environment of continuous education.Francois Botha, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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In another breakthrough, researchers built an ultra-sensitive microphone informed by spider silk, which vibrates with the subtle perturbations of sound waves moving through the air.Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
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The Bay Area Air Quality Management District asked the public to not burn wood in fireplaces, wood stoves or outdoor fire pits until after New Year’s Day to keep air quality out of the unhealthy range.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
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The pistons, belts, and pulleys create the ambience of an engine room on a steamship, as clumps of fiber are separated and realigned into uniform fabric.Shane C Kurup, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024
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Candle Wax Lighting a few candles is an easy way to create a festive ambience, but wax drips and splatters are often an unfortunate result.Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Today’s top stories Weather, climate and environment A preservation group is suing the city of Whittier over its plan to raze more than 100 trees.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Other symptoms—like cold hands, cold feet, and pale skin—could easily be attributed to climate, lifestyle, or weather.Christina Pérez, Vogue, 23 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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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 Calacatta Viola marble surround matches the countertop in the nearby wet bar.Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 20 Dec. 2024
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Plus, a different finish for the center console and climate control surround trim other than piano black plastic.Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Atmosphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atmosphere. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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