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climate

noun

ˈklī-mət

Definition of climate

as in atmosphere

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 environment

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 climate That means that in the current political climate, passing Clarity would count as a major win. — Tanaya MacHeel,talia Kaplan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 That’s a significant win for families dealing with damp climates, humid laundry rooms, or machines that don’t fully dry between cycles. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026 The partnership has faced years of criticism from climate campaigners and educators, including a boycott backed by the National Education Union. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 31 Aug. 2026 The two are the warm and cold swings of a single system, the El Niño–Southern Oscillation, or ENSO, and that system is the largest source of year-to-year climate variation on Earth. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for climate

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The smoke is not expected to affect any major airports, even though smoke from a loft will remain in the atmosphere on Wednesday.

— Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
Outside the shrines, though, the atmosphere is almost festive.

— Jane Arraf, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of atmosphere

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Survey methods include live capture, audio recordings and sampling their genetic material from the environment.

— Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
From skin tones to outfit styles,families can personalize the companion in a way that feels more emotionally connected to their home environment.

— Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of environment

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Inside is a sea of gold, covering the full-width instrument panel and gauges, the radio surround, and dash-top ash tray.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026
That attention to authenticity continues at the fireplace, where a traditional 1920s sunburst brick pattern remains intact under a new marble surround and quartzite slab hearth.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of surround

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Put the cutting in a warm place with bright, indirect light, keep the soil evenly moist, and open the bag once each day to let in fresh air.

— Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
The apartment has long faced poor living conditions, including some units lacking power or air conditioning.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of air

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The smell of freshly ground espresso and incense fills the air, and staff speak to patients in hushed, discreet tones, almost as if discussing state secrets.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The smell of rubber and oil remains in the air, and the sound of workers changing tires combines with music from a DJ inside the shop’s waiting room.

— Michael Wayland, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of smell

Noun

The rice is stirred over medium heat for a few minutes, giving the grains time to become opaque or lightly golden and release a toasty, nutty aroma.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026
The specific compounds responsible for the classic smoky aroma of a campfire – phenolic compounds like guaiacol and syringol – are highly reactive.

— Michael A. Robinson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026

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