variants
or ambiance
as in aroma
a special quality or impression associated with something
the exurb has the unmistakable ambience of old money
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Recent Examples of ambience
Speckle-Faceted Ceramic Salt Jar Candle Stock up on this $7 faceted jar candle with a clean sea salt scent that will create a relaxing ambience.
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Ali Faccenda, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
For a cozy, inviting ambience at night, consider these string lights that are nearly half off right now.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
Brightech Ambience Pro Solar Outdoor String Lights Outdoor lights are a simple, effortless way to add a welcoming ambience to your front porch or patio, and customers can’t get enough of this set of solar string lights from Brightech.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
We were disgusted by the ambience of this special occasion in our grandchildren’s lives.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
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Ali Faccenda, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
For a cozy, inviting ambience at night, consider these string lights that are nearly half off right now.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
Brightech Ambience Pro Solar Outdoor String Lights Outdoor lights are a simple, effortless way to add a welcoming ambience to your front porch or patio, and customers can’t get enough of this set of solar string lights from Brightech.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
We were disgusted by the ambience of this special occasion in our grandchildren’s lives.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambience
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Bright, medium purple; rich aromas of black currant, black licorice, peppercorn, mocha and graphite.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The citrus notes are powerful and sharp; Joseph tasted calamansi and lemon zest, Kelsey tasted zingy lime, editorial operations manager Kate Kassin mentioned aromas of orange peel.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 July 2025
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On the other side of the pass, the smell of sulphur rises in white mist.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Rubber mulch may leach toxic chemicals into the soil and make your yard smell like hot tires.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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Pizza Toast: Ideal for kids 10 and up, pizza toast brings together the typical flavors of pizza on a slice of baguette (calling to mind a certain frozen French bread pizza).—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
15 July 2025
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The chicken is tender, flavor is good, and [vegetables] are not too mushy.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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Among the 16 all-new Houseguests competing for the $750,000 grand prize this summer are an aura painter, a dungeon master and a professional bull rider.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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But there’s an aura of inevitability around the Blue Jays right now.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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With its moody atmosphere and paranormal plots, the show offered something refreshingly different from the network's usual lighthearted fare.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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Developed by Indigo Road Hospitality with interiors by B. Berry and architecture by Neil Stevenson, the hotel blends contemporary design with a spacious, residential atmosphere.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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“Ambience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambience. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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