Thesaurus results for MILIEUS

milieus

noun

variants or milieux

plural of milieu

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. — Rachel Vorona Cote, Vulture, 2 June 2026

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Smith highlighted that the center’s mandate includes educating warfighters, equipping the Fleet with systems that can survive operational environments, and developing combined tactics for their use.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026
In humid environments, Gagliardi says a portable dehumidifier can speed up drying and pull moisture out of the air.

— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of environments

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Thornton has handled tough lineups and tough atmospheres, unfazed throughout.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026
In 2025, Wilkerson-Greines hosted North Crowley’s state semifinal win over Duncanville, providing one of the most memorable atmospheres of the 2025-26 school year with approximately 5,000 fans in attendance.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of atmospheres

Noun

To Vecchi, Eco’s oeuvre is similarly a loose constellation of different works that, although produced for different audiences and contexts, speak to one another.

— Bartolomeo Sala, The Dial, 29 Sep. 2026
This is especially true for students from educational contexts where academic writing was not part of their training.

— Saurabh Anand, JSTOR Daily, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of contexts

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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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Lower yields and harvesting can be challenging Pilot programs involving perennial grains are in the works around the world, testing how to grow them in different regions, climates and soils, but the research is early and slow-moving.

— Joshua A. Bickel, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
In dry climates especially, reducing unnecessary outdoor watering can also cut your overall consumption significantly.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026

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