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
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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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Arvind and Fashion for Good are holding onto the hope that despite the economic tumult caused by geopolitical strife and exacerbated by President Donald Trump’s whipsawing tariffs, brands remain committed to their climate targets despite the high investment costs and the less tangible payback.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
3 June 2025
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Opposition welcomes Wilders’ departure Frans Timmermans, the former European Commission climate chief who now leads the main opposition bloc in parliament, welcomed Wilders’ decision.—
Mike Corder,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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Ultimately, professor Bayram says, the Gaziantep baklava known today was shaped by the local ingredients, the atmosphere and climate of the city — and by local chefs who were consumed with perfecting the recipe and passed that obsession along to their apprentices.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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Game 3 is back in Sunrise Monday, and if Game 2’s Panthers watch party was any preview, expect a wild atmosphere.—
Adam Beasley,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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“Clime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clime. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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