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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Towards immersive virtual worlds Researchers believe retina E-paper could transform how humans experience digital environments.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025 -
The most successful businesses capture trends and stay ahead of them, adapting to changing economic environments and consumer demands.—
Charlotte Hu,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These ingredients can pull moisture out of your skin in dry climates.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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This finding suggests that ST-OPV glazed windows could be especially effective in tropical and subtropical climates, where sunlight is abundant and air conditioning demands are high.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
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Many super-puffs get their inflated atmospheres from tidal heating.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Our staff ranked the best playoff atmospheres among the four remaining teams.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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