Thesaurus results for CLIMATE

climate

noun

ˈklī-mət

Definition of climate

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 Apu is being revived amid a climate of rising anti-South Asian and Indian hate. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026 As global demand continues to rise, strategies that extend battery life, encourage reuse, and expand recycling could significantly reduce the climate cost of the clean energy transition. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026 Electrification is now as much a security strategy as a climate strategy. — Dr. Sarah Kapnick, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2026 The state began publishing climate assessments in 2006, reviewing new and existing research to map risks California faces region by region. — Gio Insignares, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for climate

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Noun

An untitled 2026 work, featuring a bromeliad goddess, inhabits a different atmosphere.

— Tatiane de Assis, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Rooms Las Alcobas offers a moody-luxe atmosphere with a touch of Mexican influence throughout its 35 surprisingly spacious suites and three penthouses, where dark rosewood and fresh, fragile orchids take center stage.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of atmosphere

Noun

The joy and innocence that greeted students and teachers on their return to school in early September has been lost, replaced by a somber and quiet aura.

— Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026
The opening event, which included a 3,000-drone performance, wellness events such as sound healing, journal customization, aura photography and fashion sketches, was attended by global ambassador Jisoo and models Ming Xi and Stella Maxwell.

— Denni Hu, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of aura

Noun

An electric fireplace and lots of glazing round out the space, and the timber shiplap finish and faux stone fireplace surround are a nice touch, lending it a cabin-like look.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026
The porcelain faces on the surround are from the Chelsea Flea.

— Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of surround

Noun

Earlier this month, Ukrainian drones connected to Starshield lost connectivity at high speeds, disrupting air defenses during daily Russian air attacks.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
This position causes the moonlight to pass through a denser layer of air, shortening blue and violet wavelengths and making the orange and red ones stand out — similar to a sunset.

— Dharma Niles, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of air

Noun

The chemical smell was hanging inside their home as her husband taped windows shut to avoid more leaking inside.

— Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2026
What remained was wreckage — twisted metal, pieces of the balloon — and the smell of something burned.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026

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