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as in atmosphere
a special quality or impression associated with something
a new inner-city school designed to encourage a climate of learning
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as in environment
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
it's hard to concentrate in this hectic climate
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Recent Examples of climate
This is not just a climate story.
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Jennifer Granholm, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
What else is going on Gas prices, wildfire, insurance, climate — here’s what each gubernatorial candidate said during Tuesday night’s debate.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The political climate was different.
—Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
The cap is part of the Inflation Reduction Act, the 2022 federal climate and health care bill that also empowered Medicare to negotiate drug prices with pharmaceutical companies.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
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Jennifer Granholm, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
What else is going on Gas prices, wildfire, insurance, climate — here’s what each gubernatorial candidate said during Tuesday night’s debate.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The political climate was different.
—Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
The cap is part of the Inflation Reduction Act, the 2022 federal climate and health care bill that also empowered Medicare to negotiate drug prices with pharmaceutical companies.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for climate
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The atmosphere is one of discontent and distraction.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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This outdoor venue, with a floor pit and seating for over 16,000 guests, offers an electric atmosphere.—
Annika Trost,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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The rest of the episode is consumed with Carl’s soft opening for Soft Bar, the alcohol-free social environment that exists solely to spite Lindsay Hubbard.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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The way coffee interacts with adenosine and cortisol is really complex, and can differ from person to person, depending on their biology, circumstances, and environment.—
Teresa Maalouf,
Verywell Health,
29 Apr. 2026
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Collecting is one of the best ways to up your home’s dec-aura, according to designer Zoë Feldman, the creative force behind Rachel Brosnahan’s Manhattan apartment, among other high-scoring projects.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
22 Apr. 2026
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Despite its aura of success, Abraaj had suffered years of operating losses, and its revenues were outweighed by bloated costs.—
Hettie O'Brien,
The Dial,
21 Apr. 2026
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Steeper gasoline, diesel and jet fuel prices are making driving and air travel more expensive.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Two years later, a train derailed, and the air, water, and clay of East Palestine were poisoned.—
Mary Norris,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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Like a glass cathedral dedicated to fresh bread, the skylights and hanging gardens give the dining space an ethereal feel (aided in no small part by the heavenly smell of artisan pastries baking in the next room).—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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Natural fragrance, including notes of neroli, replaces that sharp, alcohol-esque smell—and one box comes with six wipes and costs less than $15, for simple restocking.—
Sarah Felbin,
Allure,
30 Apr. 2026
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Seeing the documentary in the theatre, with the surround-sound and giant screen, was thrilling for everyone, but especially the players and coaches who lived the moment.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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There are also plenty of premium material options to choose from, as well as a standard Bowers & Wilkins surround-sound audio system.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
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Food is prepared on charcoal- burning grills, giving it a mouthwatering char and aroma that electric grills could never dream of replicating.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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As the story goes, Christopher Columbus was first drawn to the continent’s shores by the strong, cinnamon-like aroma of the sassafras tree.—
Kari Traylor,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Climate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climate. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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