variants
or ambiance
as in aura
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
Plus, the ambiance alone at Brine was worth the trip.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 1 Jan. 2026
Live piano music, 4-foot chandeliers and candlelight will add to the room’s elegant ambience.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 31 Dec. 2025
The city’s exotic mix of Arab, Berber, African, and European cultures—Morocco was a French protectorate from 1912 to 1956, and French is still widely spoken—gives it a unique feel that’s typified by the ambience of the quietly opulent La Mamounia hotel.
—Angus MacKenzie, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2025
Upper East is a great meeting spot with a friendly owner and great ambience.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambience
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Plus crimson auras and tortoiseshell patterns.—
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With the back strap pushed forward in relaxed mode (versus sport mode when the strap is in back), Jeanty exuded a laidback aura.—
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Dark paint colors can feel surprisingly cozy and create a cocoon-like atmosphere in north-facing rooms.—
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Because the dopants are earth-abundant, the synthesis uses conventional solid-state processing, and no inert atmosphere is required, the approach aligns well with existing gigafactory infrastructure.—
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Since guests will be living with a horse, there is a chance of noises and smells, which the Airbnb makes explicitly clear.—
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Dish soap also has a very strong smell.—
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During ripening, pears develop aroma and flavor, convert starches to sugars, and soften from the inside out.—
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This is because ground spices quickly lose their aroma and flavor.—
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After being denied entry into the school, Gregory is accused of shooting into the air.—
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Cameron Winter’s lyrics have an air of inscrutable mysticism, but there is little doubt he’s supposed to be the one singing them.—
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“Ambience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambience. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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