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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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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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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In a co-op apartment in Chicago’s Gold Coat area, Sarah Montgomery Interiors added character to the living room with wood paneling and a stone fireplace surround.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 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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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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Meanwhile, the tax credit for used vehicles — which was created as part of the Inflation Reduction Act, Democrats' major climate law during the Biden administration — would be eliminated outright at the end of 2025.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
3 June 2025
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“Context.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/context. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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