Thesaurus results for CONTEXTURES

contextures

noun

plural of contexture

as in surroundings

the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded the whole contexture of Las Vegas is focused on escapism

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The platform provides security, artificial intelligence capabilities, and wireless connectivity for applications spanning smart homes, industrial systems, healthcare, commercial environments, and smart cities.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Since its opening in 2012, the Wythe has often been cited as a model of how to revitalize industrial buildings and environments.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of environments

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Neither are ideal, but this hasn’t prevented City fans from generating a decent atmosphere inside their new surrounds, particularly during last season’s run-in when the final nine home games were all won.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
One skyscraper amidst a sea of them, the Four Seasons San Francisco at Embarcadero blends in with its surrounds.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026

Definition of surrounds

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Unique, elegant, and with a touch of darkness—the names on this list are all inspired by the haunting atmospheres of Gothic literature and cinema.

— Anna Earl, Parents, 5 Sep. 2026
As has our play in the Coliseum, including running the table last year in front of a lot of epic atmospheres.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of atmospheres

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The contexts were different, but the underlying mode of thinking was strikingly similar.

— Alec Litowitz, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026
Engineers working in humanitarian contexts learn to navigate ambiguity, engage diverse stakeholders, manage constraints, and design for environments where failure has real human consequences.

— Mary Ellen Randall, IEEE Spectrum, 1 Sep. 2026

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