Thesaurus results for CLIMATES

climates

noun

plural of climate

as in atmospheres

a special quality or impression associated with something a new inner-city school designed to encourage a climate of learning

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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 climates These approaches are particularly suitable for small-scale operations in colder climates or areas where water is scarce, although some may require greater energy expenditure to operate cooling equipment. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026 Since very few larger organisms (worms and clams excepted) can live in mud, mud makes an excellent medium for studying past climates. — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 5 Oct. 2026 Fortunately, the 2027 eclipse crosses regions that have favorable summer climates. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2026 In warm climates, some varieties maintain their good looks all winter. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2026 Given its expanse and varied climates, Brazil faces the broadest exposure. — Dan Restrepo, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026 So washing less, and with cooler water rather than hot, could genuinely help our scalp health—especially in colder weather and shifting climates. — Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026 Further, data centers’ water usage has become an even more serious concern as many regions face hotter, drier climates. — Anna Zarra Aldrich, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026 Some are insulated for polar freezes, while others are built to handle tropical climates. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026

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The successful application of the transmission strings method is an exciting step forward in the modelling of the atmospheres of the over 6,000 worlds in NASA's exoplanet catalog.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026
This cyan-pale blue is caused by hydrogen molecules colliding with helium atoms inside their ultra-dense atmospheres.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of atmospheres

Noun

Potential applications include autonomous drones, submarines and other vehicles operating in environments where satellite navigation is unreliable.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
In contrast to the notion that good caregivers can survive in tough home environments, such caregivers leave home care because of minor things.

— Colin Conner II, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of environments

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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
Sheer, jelly polishes give the print a watercolor-like effect, while subtle auras add realistic depth.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of auras

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On its own, without a subwoofer or rear surrounds, the Bravia Theater Trio puts out a large, powerful front sound field.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of surrounds

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The breakthrough underpins modern drug development, because mirror-image versions of the same molecule can behave differently in the body — and can even produce different smells.

— Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
As levels drop, the body becomes less efficient at cooling itself, triggering more frequent hot flashes and sweating that mixes with skin bacteria to produce stronger or unfamiliar smells.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of smells

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The tournament, while not officially sanctioned as an ATP event, features some of the top players in the world vying for millions of dollars and airs live on Netflix.

— Mark Osborne, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Earlier this year, the CMA and ABC announced an extension of your partnership to run through 2032 and includes streaming the CMA Awards on Disney+ for the first time simultaneously as the show airs on ABC.

— Melinda Newman, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of airs

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The official tasting notes detail aromas of pear, apple, and sourdough on the nose, followed by agave nectar, cacao nibs, and toasted walnut on the palate.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026
That warm, toasty scent hangs in the air at Masa y Taza, combined with the deep, smoky aromas of chorizo.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

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