ambience
noun
am·bi·ence
ˈam-bē-ən(t)s 
ˈäm-bē-än(t)s
variants
or ambiance
: a feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
The restaurant's soft music and candlelight gave it a romantic ambience.
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This magical home comes with a plunge pool and covered balcony that have views of the Mediterranean Sea, while design details like terracotta floors and original wood fixtures cement the historic ambience.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 July 2025
Outside, the pool setup adds to the Italian ambience.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 July 2025
The recent boom in Yemeni coffee shops in the Chicago area, specifically in Lombard and other suburbs with a growing population of modern Muslim communities, underscores the rising demand for a place to socialize that isn’t tied to alcohol, but with a buzzy nightlife ambience.
—Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
The set measures 54 feet long and comes with 16 shatterproof, weatherproof Edison-style bulbs for the ultimate cozy ambience.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 July 2025
Outside, the pool setup adds to the Italian ambience.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 July 2025
The recent boom in Yemeni coffee shops in the Chicago area, specifically in Lombard and other suburbs with a growing population of modern Muslim communities, underscores the rising demand for a place to socialize that isn’t tied to alcohol, but with a buzzy nightlife ambience.
—Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
The set measures 54 feet long and comes with 16 shatterproof, weatherproof Edison-style bulbs for the ultimate cozy ambience.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
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“Ambience.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ambience. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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ambience
noun
am·bi·ence
variants
or ambiance
: a feeling or mood that is related to a particular place, person, or thing
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