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 Most of these super-Earths orbit frighteningly close to their host stars and have long since had their atmospheres scraped away, leaving them baked, parched rocks. — Space.com Staff, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2026 Magnetic fields have implications for the structure of exoplanets and their atmospheres, according to Berger. — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026 Thornton has handled tough lineups and tough atmospheres, unfazed throughout. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026 In 2025, Wilkerson-Greines hosted North Crowley’s state semifinal win over Duncanville, providing one of the most memorable atmospheres of the 2025-26 school year with approximately 5,000 fans in attendance. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026 Unique, elegant, and with a touch of darkness—the names on this list are all inspired by the haunting atmospheres of Gothic literature and cinema. — Anna Earl, Parents, 5 Sep. 2026 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
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
  • 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
Noun
  • The Audien Atom Pro 2 is designed for crystal-clear sound in environments like restaurants, while watching TV or at concerts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
  • This includes coordinated sensing across multiple domains and autonomous operations in contested, disconnected, and degraded environments.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of environments
Noun
  • 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
  • Multisensory journeys have been developed to immerse clients in the rituals, music and smells inspired by the lifestyles of these destinations.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 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
  • 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
Definition of aromas
Noun
  • 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
Definition of climates
Noun
  • September 23 – October 22 The Moon enters your sign today, bringing your own feelings and priorities into sharper focus.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Mercury in your 12th House quincunxes Saturn in your 5th, making private thoughts, uncertainty, or unspoken feelings harder to reconcile with fun, romance, or creative expression.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of feelings
Noun
  • The debate airs on Atlanta News First and Gray television stations around the state (WALB in Albany, WRDW in Augusta, WTVM and WXTX in Columbus and WTOC in Savannah).
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Disney also plans to use the fact that the next Super Bowl airs during a three-day-weekend and in close proximity to Valentine’s Day.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of airs

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“Atmospheres.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atmospheres. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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