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 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, 31 Aug. 2026 Jennifer Cassels, president of The Blissful Place, gives the example of stone models that need to be drained, covered, and winterized annually to prevent cracking in colder climates. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026 Designed for individual rooms, FreshFlow does not provide heat or humidity recovery and is not intended for extreme climates or medical-grade air treatment. — New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2026 Cyclospora has historically been found in subtropical climates, so for a long time, infections from food grown inside the United States were unheard of. — Dylan Scott, Vox, 27 Aug. 2026 Al-Masri routinely covered equipment with a white cloth to protect it from the sun and dust, a common practice among journalists in Gaza and other hot climates. — Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026 How to Prevent Bermuda Grass Prevention is key to avoiding the risks of Bermuda grass in cool-season climates. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 23 Aug. 2026 Sustainable design is crucial, advocating for strategic placement in cold climates like Finland to leverage natural cooling and renewable energy. — John Werner, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

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Noun

This is important because gas giants like Jupiter and Saturn have vast atmospheres.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026
The Volcanic Explosivity Index, or VEI, was created primarily for terrestrial eruptions and cannot be transferred directly to worlds with weaker gravity, thinner atmospheres, and different volcanic materials.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026

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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

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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
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

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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

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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

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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

Noun

Both artists, Morris points out, were working in the context of World War II, and the owl’s ability to both burrow and take flight may have appealed to feelings of entrapment and a desire to escape.

— Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Fresh pasta, family recipes and the feelings of a cozy home are coming together at Charlotte’s newest Italian restaurant, opening this fall.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026

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