climate

noun

ˈklī-mət How to pronounce climate (audio)
Definition of climatenext
1
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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2
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 That means that in the current political climate, passing Clarity would count as a major win. — Tanaya MacHeel,talia Kaplan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 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 The partnership has faced years of criticism from climate campaigners and educators, including a boycott backed by the National Education Union. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 31 Aug. 2026 The two are the warm and cold swings of a single system, the El Niño–Southern Oscillation, or ENSO, and that system is the largest source of year-to-year climate variation on Earth. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for climate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for climate
  1. atmosphere
  2. environment
  3. aura
  4. surround
  5. air
  6. smell
  7. aroma
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
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
Noun
  • Knowing there was a 75-foot saltwater pool inside added to its otherworldly aura.
    — Bridget Read, Curbed, 1 Sep. 2026
  • On the other, its smoothness and seamlessness generate an aura of spiritual transcendence, something not unaffiliated with the Angeleno ethos.
    — Katy Barkan, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of aura
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
Definition of surround
Noun
  • Put the cutting in a warm place with bright, indirect light, keep the soil evenly moist, and open the bag once each day to let in fresh air.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The apartment has long faced poor living conditions, including some units lacking power or air conditioning.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of air
Noun
  • The smell of freshly ground espresso and incense fills the air, and staff speak to patients in hushed, discreet tones, almost as if discussing state secrets.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The smell of rubber and oil remains in the air, and the sound of workers changing tires combines with music from a DJ inside the shop’s waiting room.
    — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of smell
Noun
  • Inside, the walls are clad in knotty pine, exuding a subtle, earthy aroma.
    — Brian Cicioni, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026
  • This preserves their integrity while maintaining their fresh flavor and aroma.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of aroma

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“Climate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climate. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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