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Ambient describes a consistent surrounding of something. (adjective)
In hot and humid weather when the stifling air cannot be escaped, it is an example of something being ambient.
Ambient is a state of being surrounded, usually in relation to the environment. (noun)
An example of ambient are the thick and dense rainforests where various species thrive.
Ambient is a type of music, often classical, which plays softly in the background. (noun)
An example of ambient is the music piped into the streets during the Holidays.
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