climates

noun

plural of climate
1
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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2
as in environments
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 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 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 Next-generation batteries must deliver stable, predictable performance across different climates and driving scenarios. — Vincent Yang, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026 The foliage turns to a dark mush when grown in cooler climates or when an unexpected frost occurs, so feel free to cut it back. — Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 22 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for climates
  1. atmospheres
  2. environments
  3. auras
  4. surrounds
  5. smells
  6. airs
  7. aromas
  8. feelings
Noun
  • Magnetic fields have implications for the structure of exoplanets and their atmospheres, according to Berger.
    — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
  • This program, led by astronomer Megan Weiner Mansfield at the University of Maryland, is examining a group of 10 different lava worlds to see at which temperatures these planets tend to form atmospheres.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of atmospheres
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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Our wine ages for a full year in French oak, where the wood’s precise porosity allows just the right exchange with oxygen — softening the wine, concentrating its aromas and flavours, building complexity no machine can replicate.
    — Peter Hahn, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026
  • And with aromas that run the gamut—from gourmands like Warm Vanilla Sugar to florals like Japanese Cherry Blossom—there’s bound to be a scent for everyone.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of aromas
Noun
  • My students are simultaneously cerebral readers and emotional ones, and those feelings can be at odds with each other, sometimes.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
  • When prompted about what may happen in the future as more stations adopt AI hosts, DJ Coyotec generated an answer that sounded like empathy even though the bot has no feelings or control of what will happen in the future.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of feelings

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“Climates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climates. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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