atmosphere
noun
the gaseous envelope surrounding the earth; the air.
atmospheres
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pluralof atmosphere.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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A lot of us have worked for employers that try to create family or party-like atmospheres in one way or another.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Kavinsky was a defining act of the Paris electronic scene of the 2000s and 2010s, whose neon-smeared synths and noirish atmospheres lent themselves to L.A. freeways and Montmartre nightclubs alike.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
They sing constantly and have generated the best atmospheres I have encountered in the US.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
With their bold scripts, memorable atmospheres and breathtaking visual landscapes, these films were enough to reinstate some faith in the Hollywood machine.
From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2026
So it took five minutes to add 0.2 atmospheres to 1 cubic meter.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
