as in environment
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
a nonconformist who left his jerkwater hometown for the more welcoming clime of the big city
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Recent Examples of clime
The show’s premise is that individuals and small groups of high-end, if troubled travelers come to stay at a luxurious White Lotus hotel in an exotic clime.
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Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Many have cultivated cold-hardy varietals that also grow well in hot, warm desert climes.
—Alessandra Amodio, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2025
Of course, South Florida has always had its share of transplants from colder climes, some of whom were around in 1977 to witness Miami’s brief flirtation with the powdery stuff.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
Following Monday's swearing in of the 47th president of the United States in a frigid Washington D.C., former President Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, jetted off to more pleasant climes.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
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Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Many have cultivated cold-hardy varietals that also grow well in hot, warm desert climes.
—Alessandra Amodio, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2025
Of course, South Florida has always had its share of transplants from colder climes, some of whom were around in 1977 to witness Miami’s brief flirtation with the powdery stuff.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
Following Monday's swearing in of the 47th president of the United States in a frigid Washington D.C., former President Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, jetted off to more pleasant climes.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clime
Noun
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Myles says this is especially important when in a hybrid or remote environment where people must intentionally make time to build authentic relationships.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Walmart in 'a fluid environment' Walmart's announcement came ahead of an investor presentation on Wednesday by the retailer's top leaders.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In warmer climates, for example, the liquid expands and contracts more rapidly, which can lead to a quicker extraction of flavors from the barrel.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Plants benefit from afternoon shade in warm Southern climates.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The process not only ushered in uncharacteristic darkness, but unveiled the outermost layer of the sun's atmosphere.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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But beneath driving rain and amid a thunderous atmosphere, the home side had staged a stirring fightback, scoring four goals without reply to seize control of their destiny in the competition.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Clime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clime. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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