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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The letter writer’s best course of action is to talk to the instructor about the class environment.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Bond is emphasizing supporting small businesses, making healthcare more affordable, criminal justice reform and protecting the environment.—
Christina Fan,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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During its high-stakes re-entry through Earth’s atmosphere, the Orion capsule faced extreme temperatures nearing 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
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Orion entered the atmosphere on a steeper trajectory, shortening the heat shield’s exposure time to extreme heating.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
11 Apr. 2026
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They are also filled with apocalyptic premonitions that make sense only in a first-century context, when Jesus was credibly thought by his followers to soon be on his way back home, ready to take believers up to Heaven, or the moon, with him.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The fan tried to offer some context.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Apr. 2026
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In the sanitized and alienating new surrounds, with the camaraderie of the early Hyperion days but a faint memory, long-simmering discontent about working conditions wouldn’t take long to boil over.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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In reimagining the 1950s-style entry, Misso opted for simplicity, ditching traditional trim around the white oak door in favor of a brick surround painted Benjamin Moore’s White Dove.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Associated Press’ climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Mayor Karen Bass on Thursday unveiled an action plan to guide the city’s climate goals forward, with a focus on reaching carbon neutrality by 2045, doubling local solar production and installing 120,000 electric vehicle chargers.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Contexture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contexture. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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