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
Recorded live with no overdubs or edits, the performance is paired with the acoustic ambience of dripping water, echoes and natural resonance as atmospheric lighting spotlights the band.
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Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 14 May 2025
Shade Trees Oak trees grow very large and cast heavy shade through the summer, which can interfere with the ambience of your deck.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 May 2025
Guests have praised this boutique property for its impeccable service, romantic ambience, and convenient location near the area's top hikes and wineries.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2025
There’s a peaceful ambience to the rooms, similar to hotel rooms in the South of Spain.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 5 May 2025
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Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 14 May 2025
Shade Trees Oak trees grow very large and cast heavy shade through the summer, which can interfere with the ambience of your deck.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 May 2025
Guests have praised this boutique property for its impeccable service, romantic ambience, and convenient location near the area's top hikes and wineries.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2025
There’s a peaceful ambience to the rooms, similar to hotel rooms in the South of Spain.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambience
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This stunning wine is salmon colored in the glass with enticing aromas of apple, cherry blossom, and honeysuckle.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
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That’s all thanks to the Maillard reaction, which occurs when sugars interact with the amino acids of proteins to create new, delicious flavors and aroma compounds, and also heightens the umami.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Being in nature offers them plenty of exercise and a world of exciting new smells to explore.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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Off odors or taste: If the jam has a sour or fermented smell or off-taste, it should be discarded.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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Starbucks will be introducing four new Frappuccino beverages in July, but this week offered USA TODAY a sneak peek at the flavors.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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These dishes are carefully crafted to ensure that the cannabis element complements the flavors of the food without overwhelming the experience.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
29 May 2025
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Then, Mercury and Jupiter both enter your sign (on June 8th and June 9th), bringing the spotlight straight to your aura.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
29 May 2025
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Like Taurus, Aidan is a romantic at heart and has a tenderness in his aura.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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It was therefore expected that — even if tentative — the detection of a potential biomarker in the atmosphere of an exoplanet would have extensive coverage.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
25 May 2025
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Fans both in person and online noted the electric atmosphere of the concert.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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“Ambience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambience. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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