atmospheric
adjective
at·mo·spher·ic
ˌat-mə-ˈsfir-ik 
-ˈsfer-
1
a
: of, relating to, or occurring in the atmosphere
atmospheric dust
b
: resembling the atmosphere : airy
2
: having, marked by, or contributing aesthetic or emotional atmosphere
an atmospheric inn
also
: marked by an emphasis on impression or tone
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Satellites also contain lithium and other materials that don't naturally occur in the higher atmospheric layers.
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Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 27 May 2025
For a taste of Tokyo’s more casual side, pop into the atmospheric pubs tucked under the train tracks at nearby Yurakucho Station.
—Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 27 May 2025
With the neoclassical composer Spencer Zahn, Richard has created an atmospheric blend of soul, jazz and vocalizing, for an acoustically layered contribution to the contemporary classical music space.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 27 May 2025
Meander along scenic coastal paths, pop into a taverna by the sea, and rent your very own boat to wind along the atmospheric coastline.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 May 2025
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Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 27 May 2025
For a taste of Tokyo’s more casual side, pop into the atmospheric pubs tucked under the train tracks at nearby Yurakucho Station.
—Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 27 May 2025
With the neoclassical composer Spencer Zahn, Richard has created an atmospheric blend of soul, jazz and vocalizing, for an acoustically layered contribution to the contemporary classical music space.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 27 May 2025
Meander along scenic coastal paths, pop into a taverna by the sea, and rent your very own boat to wind along the atmospheric coastline.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 May 2025
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“Atmospheric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atmospheric. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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atmospheric
adjective
at·mo·spher·ic
ˌat-mə-ˈsfi(ə)r-ik
-ˈsfer-
: of or relating to the atmosphere
atmospheric pressure
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