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contexture

noun

kən-ˈteks-chər

Definition of contexture

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 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

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The experiment used room-temperature electron irradiation, not the low-temperature neutron environment expected inside a fusion system.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Eco effort Respect for the environment is built into the Buddhist DNA of the region, and the belief that all living things matter, and deserve our respect.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of environment

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That independence from the atmosphere is what transformed submarines from vessels that could briefly operate underwater into warships capable of remaining hidden beneath the ocean for months.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026
But peatlands that are damaged—by drainage, fire, or a warming climate—can release that stored carbon back into the atmosphere, contributing to the concentration of greenhouse gases that is driving climate change.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of atmosphere

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Abdo said lengthy matches had to be considered in the context of other sports competing for younger audiences with increasingly limited time.

— Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The beauty of the property itself affords endless opportunities to stop and admire, and provide context for the great artist's oeuvre.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of context

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Dashes of yellow surround the branding, while a bright red shade is used subtly on the outsole as well as the black shoelaces.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Inside is a sea of gold, covering the full-width instrument panel and gauges, the radio surround, and dash-top ash tray.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of surround

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In the 2002 midterms, Republicans again bucked the historical trend, gaining seats in both chambers following the post-9/11 political climate.

— Cal Thomas, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
Bloomberg reported last month that Chinese authorities are mulling a bid to host the UN climate summit in 2028.

— Andy Browne, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2026

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