as in environment
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
in the context of the Great Depression, communism had a certain allure for some disillusioned Americans
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Recent Examples of context
The setting and architectural context The wood throughout is sustainably sourced from Sussex and made in the UK, something almost unheard of in hospitality.
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Bridget Mills-Powell, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
What makes the Spotify performance particularly worth noting is the context leading into it.
—Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Nemes is not interested in such broader context.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Authenticity, in this context, is not polish or production value.
—Lin Cherry, Fortune, 17 May 2026
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Bridget Mills-Powell, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
What makes the Spotify performance particularly worth noting is the context leading into it.
—Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Nemes is not interested in such broader context.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Authenticity, in this context, is not polish or production value.
—Lin Cherry, Fortune, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for context
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Does a child or children born from surrogacy into a loving environment constitute slavery?—
Ann Marie Luft,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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During his four varsity seasons, Thompson has helped create a championship environment for the Warriors, including an Elite Eight appearance two yeas ago.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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That is pretty bizarre, given how fantastic both atmospheres have been throughout the playoffs.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Kudos to the Exhale staff for maintaining the pristine atmosphere there.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 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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The Dream surround Reese with two ultra-fun backcourt hoopers.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
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Such temperatures are not record-breaking, given that some of the highest-ever Central Park readings date as far back as 1900, according to NWS climate records.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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The debate will center on major statewide issues, including affordability, housing, public safety, climate, education and health care, CBS said.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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“Context.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/context. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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