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
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Advances in facial robotics are moving beyond preprogrammed animations toward dynamic, spontaneous expressions, enabling robots to better communicate, build rapport, and integrate into human social environments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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The school works to create an environment that teaches more than academics.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Dark paint colors can feel surprisingly cozy and create a cocoon-like atmosphere in north-facing rooms.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Because the dopants are earth-abundant, the synthesis uses conventional solid-state processing, and no inert atmosphere is required, the approach aligns well with existing gigafactory infrastructure.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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But the memory of decades-long civil unrest, largely ended by a peace agreement signed in 2016, is still fresh enough to provide a real-life context for Teddy’s machinations.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
11 Jan. 2026
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Vagueposting is when people purposefully post or comment without any context, requiring people who want to know more to dig deeper or even outright ask what — or who — the post is about.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 Jan. 2026
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Of course, there’s no place on the property that feels more distinctly of The Sunshine State than the backyard, where the couple replaced the concrete pool surround with grass and turf for a play-friendly, garden-like atmosphere and cobbled together plenty of spots for hosting relaxed gatherings.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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Enjoy the ride while listening to the 17-speaker, 1,220-watt Burmester surround-sound system.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
4 Jan. 2026
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If sparse precipitation or drying winds are prevalent in your climate, winter watering is necessary.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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After dealing with a respiratory condition and undergoing surgery, a 16-year-old Short began spending winters in Florida with family friends, per a doctor's recommendation who believed the milder climate would help improve her health.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Contexture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contexture. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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