as in environment
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
observing how the survival techniques of primates vary with the ambient
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Recent Examples of ambient
Kansas City Star, 2 July 2025
There’s no triumphant soundtrack—just ambient unease.
—Stephen Rosa, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Additionally, to enhance immersion, the TV supports Dolby Vision IQ, which adjusts picture settings based on ambient lighting, and Dolby Atmos, which offers multi-dimensional audio for cinematic sound quality.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 8 July 2025
There are also these $11 Kelly Clarkson curtains that filter light for a soft, ambient effect, and this farmhouse-looking accent cabinet that can hold blankets, board games, and more without taking up too much room.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
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Noun
In the open-air press box, the prevailing audio is banter, the ambient murmur of the crowd … and, heck, even hearing infielders call fly balls on the too-many days when the team has been flat.
—Kansas City Star, 2 July 2025
There’s no triumphant soundtrack—just ambient unease.
—Stephen Rosa, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Additionally, to enhance immersion, the TV supports Dolby Vision IQ, which adjusts picture settings based on ambient lighting, and Dolby Atmos, which offers multi-dimensional audio for cinematic sound quality.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 8 July 2025
There are also these $11 Kelly Clarkson curtains that filter light for a soft, ambient effect, and this farmhouse-looking accent cabinet that can hold blankets, board games, and more without taking up too much room.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambient
Noun
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World Atlas is a global geography resource providing information on developments in sociology, demography, environment, economics, politics, travel and more, its website says.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Charities and Planned Giving For charities and planning giving experts, these complications will need to be addressed to help donors in the new environment.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The term also reflects what psychologists call peripheral group membership—being part of a group but not central to it.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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The cardinal symptom of peripheral artery disease is claudication.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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Moreover, if this borrowing crowds out marginal investments in equities or something similar that provides nearly the same after-tax returns, then the benefit is a wash.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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At a 12% marginal tax rate, for example, the $6,000 deduction for a single taxpayer who is 65 or older would result in $720 in tax savings, according to Watson.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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With only six months left before implementation, one wonders: Will it be further delayed? Forests play a critical role in absorbing carbon from the atmosphere.—
Simi Thambi,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) predicts there is already too much carbon in the atmosphere to remain under the 1.5°C temperature target, necessitating carbon removal.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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The music felt almost secondary to apocryphal stories tangential to the music.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
22 July 2025
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Kaiser said if allowed to stand, the ruling will have the effect of making arson of property belonging to any entity receiving federal funding, regardless of how tangential the connection, a federal crime.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 July 2025
Noun
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The investing climate is largely rewarding risk—and most investors are happy to accept the gains.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Are Nectarines and Peaches Seasonal Fruit? Peaches and nectarines have been cultivated for growth in a wide variety of climates and regions across the globe.—
Hannah Coakley,
Verywell Health,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Other key features include a Sonos surround system and Lutron automatic blinds throughout, plus raised garden beds set alongside an irrigated yard and plants.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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Both add tone-on-tone details including wood panels on the doors and dash, narrow slashes of chrome and a rose gold surround on the floating center console which nicely sets it apart from the storage bin beneath.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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The slope, or steepness, of the tangent line measures how quickly the function is changing at that point.—
Solomon Adams,
WIRED,
23 Feb. 2025
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By 1643, René Descartes had discovered a simple relationship between the curvatures of any four circles that are tangent to each other.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
10 Aug. 2023
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“Ambient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambient. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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