Thesaurus results for CONTEXTURE

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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Our research suggests these tombs were designed and constructed not simply to house the dead, but to affect the living through a sensorily immersive environment similar to a modern 3D film experience.

— Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
The United States is now demonstrating the technology in operational environments, while simultaneously placing substantial contracts for production systems.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of environment

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The spa The atmosphere of the entire resort is quite tranquil, and feels spa-like itself.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
That climate pattern sees the heating of ocean waters in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific, which spur changes in the atmosphere that can affect weather around the world.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of atmosphere

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In an earlier statement to TMZ, Seaver defended his messages to Nozell, saying they had been taken out of context.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
Sean de Courcy, the city’s preservation director, said the city had applied for the grant over the summer for a Japanese American survey and historic context project.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of context

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It's previously made a surround-sound chair speaker too, so this isn't its first time creating an audio system.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2026
The kit includes a 30-inch soundbar, a pair of wireless surround speakers, and a wireless subwoofer, with Dolby Atmos support for spatial audio, a rarity at this price point.

— Brad Bourque, The Verge, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of surround

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Geoff warns Ilya to moderate his projections, emphasizing the need for safeguards, but the idealistic Russian is swept up in the vast potential of AI — to solve the climate crisis, cure cancer, even save humanity from itself.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
The mountainous desert region is filled with small boutique hotels, restaurants, and wineries, as the Mediterranean-like climate is especially great for making vino.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

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