atmospheres

noun

plural of atmosphere
1
as in auras
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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2
as in environments
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 atmospheres As has our play in the Coliseum, including running the table last year in front of a lot of epic atmospheres. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Although all of the solar system’s planets with atmospheres have wave-spawning disturbances, only Saturn churns them out looking like polygons, geometric shapes bounded by straight lines. — ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026 This part of Roman’s toolkit will allow astronomers to study the sizes, atmospheres, and structures of more kinds of exoplanets than is possible today. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026 Both setups were calculated using a target temperature of 700 million Kelvin (60 keV), a pressure of 100,000 atmospheres, and a confinement time of one microsecond. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026 The Habitable Worlds Observatory would be the first designed to photograph Earth-like planets — and even search for chemical signs of life within the atmospheres of those planets. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026 This is important because gas giants like Jupiter and Saturn have vast atmospheres. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026 This is called a Balmer break, which generally indicates dense, photon-absorbing gas swirling in the atmospheres of ancient stars. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Aug. 2026 At the end of the day, both conferences feature great fanbases, historic, iconic venues, outstanding crowd atmospheres and elite, blue blood programs. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for atmospheres
  1. auras
  2. environments
  3. smells
  4. surrounds
  5. aromas
  6. climates
  7. feelings
  8. airs
Noun
  • Auramaxxing Similar to the trend of smellmaxxing, teens are taking to TikTok to increase their auras with the new term auramaxxing.
    — Stephanie Kasulka, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Pink auras over a white base mingle with colorful gemstones, while black accent nails, 3D stars, and swirling details make every finger feel like its own tiny work of art.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of auras
Noun
  • The experience goes far beyond the golf course; Palmares is known across the world for having one of the most breathtaking clubhouse environments in all of golf.
    — Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • In one of the findings, bat houses — artificial roosts in urban environments, similar to nest boxes for birds — were doing their job helping to suppress pests on pecan farms in Texas.
    — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of environments
Noun
  • While most people associate range hoods with smoke and strong smells, their role goes beyond that.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The other special effects, like the spurts of air that shoot out of the headrests or the smells that waft throughout the theater, were few and far between during this screening.
    — Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of smells
Noun
  • Neither are ideal, but this hasn’t prevented City fans from generating a decent atmosphere inside their new surrounds, particularly during last season’s run-in when the final nine home games were all won.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • One skyscraper amidst a sea of them, the Four Seasons San Francisco at Embarcadero blends in with its surrounds.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
Definition of surrounds
Noun
  • Their Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of tobacco leaf, fennel frond, black plum, and black raspberry.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
  • This copper beauty serves up bold floral and citrus aromas, plus the signature IPA bitterness.
    — Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of aromas
Noun
  • That’s a significant win for families dealing with damp climates, humid laundry rooms, or machines that don’t fully dry between cycles.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Begin seeds inside to get a head start on the season, especially in colder climates or for plants that need a longer growing period.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of climates
Noun
  • Ask South Florida and Iowa State fans for their feelings on the roster raids Alex Golesh and Matt Campbell did at Auburn and Penn State.
    — Matt Baker, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • But still, when beloved attractions starring The Muppets, vikings or an 80-foot sea monster leave the parks to make way for contemporary makeovers, people have feelings about it.
    — Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of feelings
Noun
  • Discourse in the group continues long after the show airs, with members keeping up with the contestants from past seasons via social media and clamoring for details about their lives.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Channels, Streaming Services NCAA football airs across a host of networks and accompanying streaming services (both live TV streamers and on-demand services).
    — Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of airs

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“Atmospheres.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atmospheres. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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