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
As warm climes blossom, dozens, even hundreds, of young people from all over the city descend on Millennium Park and the shopping and entertainment areas downtown and near north.
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Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
Copy Facebook Pinterest Photo by Shutterstock On clear nights in the northernmost climes, the sky can erupt into a riot of neon-colored, undulating ribbons.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2024
And, until recently, exploring the colder climes of northern Europe hasn’t really been high on my list.
—Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024
During these cold, dark winter months, the sunnier climes of June 28, 2025 might seem way beyond the horizon of immediate business concerns.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
Copy Facebook Pinterest Photo by Shutterstock On clear nights in the northernmost climes, the sky can erupt into a riot of neon-colored, undulating ribbons.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2024
And, until recently, exploring the colder climes of northern Europe hasn’t really been high on my list.
—Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024
During these cold, dark winter months, the sunnier climes of June 28, 2025 might seem way beyond the horizon of immediate business concerns.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clime
Noun
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Additionally, fostering an environment that encourages conscious consumerism amplifies this positive impact, creating a ripple effect that promotes a sustainable and responsible organization.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Our goal is a safe and welcoming environment for everyone relying on public transportation.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Under the Biden administration, NEPA had seen a modest revival, with rules emphasizing the importance of considering cumulative climate impacts and community voices in decision-making.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The most frequently cited reasons for wanting to move were concerns about LGBTQ+ rights – 76% – the sociopolitical climate – 71% – anti-trans rhetoric and climate – 60% – and anti-trans laws and policies – 47%.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
3 June 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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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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“Clime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clime. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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