as in environment
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
in the context of the Great Depression, communism had a certain allure for some disillusioned Americans
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Recent Examples of context
Broader context: The change is part of a larger trend of Sears stores closing across South Florida.
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
While data are observed, the presenter decides which statistics are relevant in a particular context.
—Harvard Business Review, 23 May 2025
The different surfaces add to the context of the piece.
—Vogue, 22 May 2025
But his health could prove critical in a team-building context this summer.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
While data are observed, the presenter decides which statistics are relevant in a particular context.
—Harvard Business Review, 23 May 2025
The different surfaces add to the context of the piece.
—Vogue, 22 May 2025
But his health could prove critical in a team-building context this summer.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for context
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This issue was built around residences that offer respite from the routine: homes that are in harmony with their environment and the rhythms of their inhabitants, and that offer an unabashed sense of fantasy and locale.—
Amy Astley,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
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Fans both in person and online noted the electric atmosphere of the concert.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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It was therefore expected that — even if tentative — the detection of a potential biomarker in the atmosphere of an exoplanet would have extensive coverage.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
25 May 2025
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Set on pristine white sand, the resort is an angular sandcastle of clean lines, coral surfaces, and glittering private pools that mirror the island’s milky blue surrounds.—
Elspeth Velten,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2025
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Otherwise, this is the bargain buy for those after knock-out surround in an all-in-one package.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
13 Apr. 2025
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This climate report is funded by MSC Cruises USA and the Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Family Foundation in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
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Shade-Loving Flowering Shrubs Hydrangeas and azaleas need consistent moisture and protection from afternoon sun when grown in hot climates.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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“Context.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/context. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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