Thesaurus results for AMBIENCE

ambience

noun

ˈam-bē-ən(t)s

variants or ambiance

Definition of ambience

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 While working with an indoor environment presents a different kind of ambiance, DeLancett said the show’s participants make the most of it. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026 Rocking chairs and porches further add to the homey ambiance, while complimentary bikes give you wheels to explore the area. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026 Create a peaceful ambiance, perfect for unwinding before bed. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026 Instead, home and DIY expert Julian Thomas recommends string lights, which can add warmth and ambiance without sacrificing floor space. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ambience

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Noun

But some families are dysfunctional and Manchester United have that aura of doom-loop about them.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Mexican YouTuber Alex Crashers described encountering an aura battle in Mexico in a video shared this week.

— Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of aura

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

Definition of aroma

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Russia's Defense Ministry said its air defenses overnight intercepted and destroyed 351 Ukrainian drones over eight Russian regions, as well as occupied Crimea and the waters of the Azov and the Black Seas.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Musk, Kushner, and air defenses On air defenses, Zelensky contrasted the number of Patriot missiles supplied in 2023 – which was 675 – with the forecast number of 264 this year.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

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