Thesaurus results for SETTINGS

settings

noun

plural of setting

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 The book features portraits of puesteros between shots of domestic settings and local landscapes—the little that belongs to them and the vastness that does not. — Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026 The suspension, steering, brakes, dampers, camber settings and electronic stability systems have all been revised. — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 The hex storage cube printed well, with the pre-tuned retraction settings working well on the myriad tiny interspaced holes. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026 By tackling uneven, demanding outdoor surfaces, the DR02 is positioned as a platform capable of performing more complex tasks in real-world settings. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026 Look for Guest Network, IoT Network or Device Isolation in your router's settings. — Jesse Watson , Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026 Appearing as push notifications, emails and messages within the settings app, Apple threat notifications are sent to users who may be targeted by mercenary spyware attacks. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026 The driver can also switch between Sport, Sport+, and Track settings to suit their mood. — Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026 The quick-drying, wrinkle-resistant polyester fabric wicks away moisture, and the preppy, two-tone design is ideal for a variety of settings, from early morning coffee runs to afternoon sightseeing. — Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Engineers use computer models and artificial intelligence to screen materials for these harsh environments.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
The approaches may differ, the personalities may differ and the environments definitely differ.

— Elise Devlin, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of environments

Noun

Flooding pours into Indiana homes and businesses Photos and videos out of Indiana show scenes of destruction as floodwater rushed into homes and businesses, leaving them in shambles.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
The scenes radiate the joy of being young, attractive, and filled with infinite free time and minimal distractions except the open sky above you.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of scenes

Noun

This is called a Balmer break, which generally indicates dense, photon-absorbing gas swirling in the atmospheres of ancient stars.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Aug. 2026
At the end of the day, both conferences feature great fanbases, historic, iconic venues, outstanding crowd atmospheres and elite, blue blood programs.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of atmospheres

Noun

The company highlights the median annual income of its members — $32,500 — and their working-class backgrounds, billing its model as a way for tenants to gain financial and personal stability.

— Diamy Wang August 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2026
Far too many candidates think AI can solve an office’s hardest problems, and the certitude among candidates with tech backgrounds is off the charts.

— Max Taves, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of backgrounds

Noun

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

Noun

Do a Little Set-jetting Western aficionados will likely recognize some of the landscapes along Route 89, as these scenes have served as the backdrops for numerous films and TV shows.

— Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026
That’s because South Lake Tahoe and other sites in El Dorado County served as backdrops for more than 25 film and media shoots in the past year.

— Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of backdrops

Noun

Yet historical symbols often outlive the contexts in which they were created, and the American alligator bears the imprint of a long racial history.

— The Conversation, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026
In corporate contexts, deals fall apart when payments get stuck in regulatory mazes or take too long to convert into foreign currency.

— Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of contexts

Noun

Medical practices throughout the world were roughly similar, but the consistency of the messaging helped engender a level of trust that went missing in other locales.

— T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
At a media preview on Thursday, Disney didn’t show off much of the attraction, Avengers Infinity Defense, but expect a dark ride that will emphasize 3D screens in a battle across quickly changing locales.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026