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atmosphere

[at-muhs-feer] / ˈæt məsˌfɪər /
NOUN
gases around the earth
Synonyms
STRONGEST
air pressure
STRONG
envelope heavens sky troposphere
WEAK
substratosphere
NOUN
general feeling or mood
Synonyms
STRONGEST
air ambience aura character climate color environment feel feeling flavor mood place quality scene sense space spirit surroundings taste tone
STRONG
background impression medium property semblance
WEAK
local color

Example Sentences

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On Earth, smaller objects "burn up high in the... atmosphere due to friction" before they reach the ground, noted Betts, which is not the case on Earth's natural satellite.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

“The team has welcomed me so much, the atmosphere, the culture. ... I’m so excited to be in A-Town,” Reese told the outlet.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

When you have more dust particles suspended high in the atmosphere, it can make our sunrise and sunsets more colourful.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

"In summary, these results suggest a very carbon-rich, oxygen-poor planetary atmosphere."

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

His relationship with the Lilienthals wasn’t unlike the one he’d had with Jack and Ethel Collins: Together, the three created a family atmosphere that was consistently supportive, involved chess, and hopefully would last for years.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady