AMBIENT Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of ambient

as in environment

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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adjective

as in peripheral

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Recent Examples of ambient

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Their displays adapt to occupied seats, giving the nearest rider full control while unused screens show trip status or ambient imagery. — Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026 In Kenya, pastoralists have a higher risk of dehydration at high ambient temperatures, which have become more frequent. — Anne Pisor, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026 Note also that with a low level of ambient light—one floor lamp on in the room—the image was a little washed out but still quite watchable for both SDR and HDR without having to change the image size, even in the darkest scenes. — M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 22 Aug. 2026 The ambient temperature of the refrigerator was at 54 degrees; refrigerator temperatures should be at or below 41 degrees. — Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ambient

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambient

Noun

Survey methods include live capture, audio recordings and sampling their genetic material from the environment.

— Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
From skin tones to outfit styles,families can personalize the companion in a way that feels more emotionally connected to their home environment.

— Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of environment

Adjective

Other, more peripheral allies of the president have also ascended over the past year to wield more outside influence on certain issues — among them, Republican operative Roger Stone.

— Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Gay desire has been more peripheral to his work, and is usually shadowed by danger.

— Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of peripheral

Noun

One Rassvet satellite from the March launch never made any significant maneuvers and reentered the atmosphere in June.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026
We were immediately drawn to the world of this Tamil-language psychological horror, with its mystery, atmosphere, emotional depth and sustained tension.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of atmosphere

Adjective

In stories centered on objects ranging from a button to a tin soldier, young authors recognize the it-narrative’s potential not only for amusement but for showcasing the power of the small and marginal.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026
Going back to the Mets example, perhaps in an uber-technical sense a Mets’ loss could have marginal economic impact as some fans guzzle more beer to drown away their sorrows.

— Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of marginal

Noun

Storm tracker Doyle Rice and Dinah Voyles Pulver are national correspondents for USA TODAY, with a focus on weather and climate.

— Doyle Rice, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
But this farm in landlocked Burkina Faso is part of national efforts to reduce overall reliance on imports and adapt to an ever-harsher climate in the dry heat of Africa’s Sahel region.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of climate

Adjective

Culture may seem tangential to growth, but its impact is concrete.

— M. Todd Abner, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
The fingertips add another layer of intelligence through tactile sensors that detect normal force, tangential shear force, and the precise location of contact.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026

Definition of tangential

Noun

Inside is a sea of gold, covering the full-width instrument panel and gauges, the radio surround, and dash-top ash tray.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026
That attention to authenticity continues at the fireplace, where a traditional 1920s sunburst brick pattern remains intact under a new marble surround and quartzite slab hearth.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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