Thesaurus results for CONTEXT

context

noun

ˈkän-ˌtekst

Definition of context

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 The real game-changer, Liu said, would be samples collected with careful geological context, like those Perseverance has gathered in and around Jezero Crater. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 30 Oct. 2026 Rather than suggesting an overarching vision of the artist’s corpus and context, a dissolution into timeless simultaneity prevails. — Nicole Kaack, ARTnews.com, 30 Oct. 2026 In this context, nonprofits can become a form of innovation infrastructure. — Jeff Tkach, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026 Rent the model, own the harness, own your context, and join the network that refines the outside world rather than digging the well that only deepens your own. — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for context

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This provides a dense environment in which nuclei can interact.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
Brands should lean into real people, real environments, distinctive perspectives and visual details that come from actual experience.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of environment

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This El Niño weather pattern is on top of warming temperatures that result from fossil fuel emissions, which trap more heat in the atmosphere.

— Ava Berger, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
This Mount Rushmore represents a good mix of four different kinds of food and dining experiences, with different menus, atmospheres, and themes.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of atmosphere

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The industrial metal surround is echoed in the kitchen’s slate-gray hood and backsplash, which is contrasted by glossy eggshell cabinetry and a sturdy wooden island.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2026
An electric fireplace and lots of glazing round out the space, and the timber shiplap finish and faux stone fireplace surround are a nice touch, lending it a cabin-like look.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026

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Please make clear which conclusions come from building inspections, which reflect broader climate research and which remain uncertain.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Of the three major greenhouse gases, CO2 accounts for about 66% of the warming effect on the climate.

— CBS News, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

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