context

noun

ˈkän-ˌtekst How to pronounce context (audio)
Definition of contextnext
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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  1. environment
  2. atmosphere
  3. surround
  4. climate
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Outside, stone walls, winding walkways and lush gardens gave the property a rustic, English country feel, as did the porch and relaxed atmosphere.
    — Heather Senison, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • This is immediately clear upon crossing the threshold, when the atmosphere takes on a futuristic tone, as a corridor of Ando’s signature industrial concrete and light wood lattices carries visitors deep inside the building.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of atmosphere
Noun
  • 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
Definition of surround
Noun
  • SpaceX, Tesla, Chevron, and Caterpillar are among the corporate giants that relocated to Texas in search of lower taxes, light-touch regulation, and a business-friendly political climate.
    — Shelly Banjo, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Buelna and another candidate accused Winston of misleading the public by describing himself as an architect and an educator during the campaign when his full-time job is deputy mayor of infrastructure and climate resilience.
    — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of climate

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“Context.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/context. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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