as in environment
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
the whole contexture of Las Vegas is focused on escapism
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Recent Examples of contexture
The contexture of a surface – just to name a few.
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Philipp Sandner, Forbes, 6 July 2021
We are all framed of flaps and patches, and of so shapeless and diverse a contexture, that every piece and every moment playeth his part.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2017
Philipp Sandner, Forbes, 6 July 2021
We are all framed of flaps and patches, and of so shapeless and diverse a contexture, that every piece and every moment playeth his part.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contexture
Noun
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Even without federal limits on chemicals like PFAS, states have the authority to protect public health and the environment.—
DYLAN JACKSON,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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Many people are interested in exploiting our land, destroying the environment for many while lining the pockets of the few.—
Thomas Patier,
Artforum,
6 May 2026
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Its crimson hue results from the the light filtering properties of Earth's atmosphere, which scatter the blue wavelengths of moonlight as the lunar disk sits close to the horizon, while allowing red wavelengths to pass through relatively unhindered.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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The standard method for identifying when an SPE occurred is measuring carbon-14, produced when high-energy photos penetrate the Earth’s magnetic field (usually near the poles) and collide with gases in the atmosphere.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2026
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The essays discuss his relationships with the Ottoman Empire, Colombia, and Rome, and consider his legacy in the context of Indigenous and settler histories, slavery, science, ecology, and religion.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Hong Kong could leverage this lead to help develop AI for the financial sector, particularly in the Asian context.—
Brian Wong,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Seeing the documentary in the theatre, with the surround-sound and giant screen, was thrilling for everyone, but especially the players and coaches who lived the moment.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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There are also plenty of premium material options to choose from, as well as a standard Bowers & Wilkins surround-sound audio system.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
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Its two coal plants are aging and are targeted to be shut down to meet climate commitments.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
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This district is vulnerable to climate change impacts like wildfires, rising sea levels and extreme heat and to the health effects of climate-warming emissions.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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“Contexture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contexture. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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