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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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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
These ingredients can pull moisture out of your skin in dry climates.
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Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
This finding suggests that ST-OPV glazed windows could be especially effective in tropical and subtropical climates, where sunlight is abundant and air conditioning demands are high.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
For those living in exceptionally cold climates, consider temporarily wrapping your windows in shrink wrap to keep in the heat.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Afternoon shade may be needed in hot climates.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Petit Manseng is a vinifera grape from Jurançon in southwest France that does well in Virginia due to similar climates.
—Osayi Endolyn, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2025
Spring is typically best for planting perennials and shrubs, though some bare-root trees can be planted in winter in milder climates.
—William Jones, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Given that the host cities for next year’s World Cup stretch from Vancouver to Mexico City, adapting to different climates will be essential.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
With Airsoft, the Brazilian mill adds breathable blends like lyocell and linen, ideal for warm climates and relaxed silhouettes.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
This finding suggests that ST-OPV glazed windows could be especially effective in tropical and subtropical climates, where sunlight is abundant and air conditioning demands are high.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
For those living in exceptionally cold climates, consider temporarily wrapping your windows in shrink wrap to keep in the heat.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Afternoon shade may be needed in hot climates.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Petit Manseng is a vinifera grape from Jurançon in southwest France that does well in Virginia due to similar climates.
—Osayi Endolyn, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2025
Spring is typically best for planting perennials and shrubs, though some bare-root trees can be planted in winter in milder climates.
—William Jones, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Given that the host cities for next year’s World Cup stretch from Vancouver to Mexico City, adapting to different climates will be essential.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
With Airsoft, the Brazilian mill adds breathable blends like lyocell and linen, ideal for warm climates and relaxed silhouettes.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for climates
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Many super-puffs get their inflated atmospheres from tidal heating.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Our staff ranked the best playoff atmospheres among the four remaining teams.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Towards immersive virtual worlds Researchers believe retina E-paper could transform how humans experience digital environments.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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The most successful businesses capture trends and stay ahead of them, adapting to changing economic environments and consumer demands.—
Charlotte Hu,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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People read auras and palms, too.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Sep. 2025
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The show will be available to stream with a regular Hulu subscription on Sunday, the day after a new episode airs.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Drew Barrymore Show airs weekdays on CBS.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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But the contrasting moods exemplified the painter’s status as one of Indian art’s most celebrated but controversial names.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Beyond Blues introduces non-indigo dye options and versatile customization possibilities, while Airsoft features a fresh palette of luminous mid and light indigo tones, complemented by soft greys and blacks—perfect for spring-summer moods and relaxed silhouettes.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
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While some neighborhoods have gotten attention, the progress has been uneven and isn't reaching the same critical mass of development and redevelopment success that has benefited the downtown area and its surrounds.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Grosvenor over a career spanning six decades created art that investigated the spatial relationship between the viewer, the work, and its surrounds.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
11 Sep. 2025
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At the end of the week, Mel struggled to navigate his feelings for each woman.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Instead, the director Scott Cooper’s film turns on Landau recognizing that the tracks reflect Springsteen confronting inner darkness—including his conflicted feelings about his father and his fear of his growing fame—and nudging the musician to realize his need for further help.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
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Moreover, within wider patriarchal systems that afford few women, regardless of marital status, economic and social security, polygyny may not just be a tolerable choice but in some contexts a preferred arrangement with tangible benefits for both genders.—
David W. Lawson,
The Conversation,
21 Oct. 2025
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The team seeks to understand the motivations, contexts, and constraints that shape human actions.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Climates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climates. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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