variants
or milieux
as in environments
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
young, innovative artists thrive in the freewheeling milieu that a big city offers
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Recent Examples of milieus
O’Farrell’s six preceding works generally depict more modern milieus; most are at least partially set in the 21 century.
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Rachel Vorona Cote, Vulture, 2 June 2026
Rachel Vorona Cote, Vulture, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for milieus
Noun
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But in environments that are too hot for water or ammonia clouds and too cool for silicate clouds, salt clouds can form instead.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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To ensure safety during outdoor work, adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s recommendations by incorporating regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
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Ricard is no stranger to raucous softball atmospheres.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Each smell is said to elicit different atmospheres.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Noun
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In these interactive gameplay environments, brands become part of the game itself, reflecting how players engage with advertising in real-world contexts through digital ad boards, scoreboards, and brand broadcast overlays.—
Assiatou Hann,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
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The failure to analyze or even acknowledge countless comic interpretations of presidents in contexts that lack Lorne Michaels is so thoroughly bizarre that the entire documentary becomes more head-scratching than enlightening.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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Commissioned from DeART of Italy, they are housed in cabinets in a muted version of British Racing Green, in harmony with the wooden look and feel of their surrounds.—
Ken Silverio,
Robb Report,
9 May 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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Topography and shifting climates had broken up these populations into different habitats, allowing each to evolve into distinct species.—
Torben Rick,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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The extreme temperatures are also impacting visitors accustomed to cooler climates.—
Manuel Bojorquez,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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“Milieus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milieus. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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