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atmosphere

[at-muhs-feer] / ˈæt məsˌfɪər /
NOUN
gases around the earth
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The atmosphere is similar to Edward Albee’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

"Lots of people are living in fear and uncertainty," one former resident said of the oppressive atmosphere that many now say reigns in the world-renowned experimental city.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

"A warmer atmosphere holds more moisture, so the combination of increased temperatures and humidity is what is likely to make humid heatwaves like this become more frequent and more intense."

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

‘You want to watch the team live, but the atmosphere of things has been incredible in the fan zones.’

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

Downtown Reykjavik, a charming city of almost 120,000 people, has the atmosphere of a typical Scandinavian village, although it’s somewhat larger.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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