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as in environments
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
the novice camper felt lost outside of his familiar urban setting
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as in scenes
the place and time in which the action for a portion of a dramatic work (as a movie) is set
the setting for the novel is Victorian England
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Recent Examples of settings
By Sarah Bence, OTR/L Bence is an occupational therapist with a range of work experience in mental healthcare settings.
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Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2026
That limitation becomes critical as robots move into real-world settings such as kitchens, hospitals, and homes.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
The interaction went viral, sparking debate about whether compassion belongs in such settings and whether journalistic standards were breached.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Trump has occasionally used profanity in public settings, often in response to criticism, confrontation or to emphasize his point.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
To make sure Wi-Fi calling is enabled on an iPhone, open the settings menu, tap the cellular option and choose Wi-Fi calling.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
Many learn early to shoulder responsibility, often supporting parents emotionally or financially and caring for younger siblings, which can translate into strong performance in structured corporate settings.
—Essence, 14 Jan. 2026
Fuller is a professional photographer who captures couples, children, family portraits and natural settings.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Few examples existed of the technology being used for intimate, traditional settings—most references were car commercials.
—Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2026
That limitation becomes critical as robots move into real-world settings such as kitchens, hospitals, and homes.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
The interaction went viral, sparking debate about whether compassion belongs in such settings and whether journalistic standards were breached.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Trump has occasionally used profanity in public settings, often in response to criticism, confrontation or to emphasize his point.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
To make sure Wi-Fi calling is enabled on an iPhone, open the settings menu, tap the cellular option and choose Wi-Fi calling.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
Many learn early to shoulder responsibility, often supporting parents emotionally or financially and caring for younger siblings, which can translate into strong performance in structured corporate settings.
—Essence, 14 Jan. 2026
Fuller is a professional photographer who captures couples, children, family portraits and natural settings.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Few examples existed of the technology being used for intimate, traditional settings—most references were car commercials.
—Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for settings
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The technology is designed for industrial environments where dropped signals or latency spikes are unacceptable.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Jan. 2026
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Before dawn, Venus sextiles disciplined Saturn, coordinating our efforts to structure our environments.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Williams stole the show (and the red carpet) with his dashing outfit and on-stage chemistry with his Heated Rivalry co-star, Connor Storrie, but a lot goes on behind the scenes to achieve such a handsome look—for example, skincare.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
12 Jan. 2026
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In the 18th and 19th centuries, this square was the site of a slave market; today, bronze sculptures depicting scenes of branding and auctioning stand in memory of that brutal past.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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But in the last couple of decades, day and overnight camps have diversified and grown to cover a wide range of price points, so kids from all backgrounds can attend.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
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Companies are increasingly pairing a small number of senior technical leaders with AI-fluent operators, often without traditional CS backgrounds.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
14 Jan. 2026
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While warm-toned light is key to making your space inviting and cozy, a smart lamp that offers a spectrum of colors is essential for encompassing a range of atmospheres.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2026
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Of the 150 or so exoplanet atmospheres studied to date, no others have possessed detectable molecular carbon.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
16 Dec. 2025
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There were pancakes and balloons, along with photos of his friends and family against snowy backdrops.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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For the film’s period scenes, designers painstakingly recreated the home’s first and second floors in a studio, including backdrops that wrapped around the replica windows to reflect the exterior view of the times.—
Eve Batey,
Vanity Fair,
12 Jan. 2026
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Some plants, namely those that evolved in interior, continental locales, have evolved strategies to deal with roller coasters, as well.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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Book fans will notice several changes to the plot and locales in the movie (streaming on Netflix), but the story remains an enjoyable, bubbly rom-com.—
Tiffany Kelly,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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His 1965 Danziger Studio, a live-work space on Melrose Avenue, featured an uninterrupted stucco façade that blended seamlessly into the urban surrounds.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
11 Dec. 2025
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The best spas in the world offer soothing surrounds, standout hospitality and treatment menus that are equal parts traditional and unique.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Nov. 2025
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The cemetery has been thrust into the spotlight after a Lancaster County man was accused of harvesting sets of human remains in the middle of the night, hoarding skulls, bones, and corpses, and then offering some of them for sale on his social media accounts.—
Joe Holden,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Loungewear sets take the effort out of having to decide what to wear for the day since everything already looks good together—because who really wants to spend precious time picking out an outfit?—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Settings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settings. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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