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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of context
The firm's report also indicates that Macs showed more longevity in an enterprise context.
—
Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026
For context, lithium-ion batteries also drove nuclear pacemakers out of the market for the same reason.
—David Szondy
march 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
These things are presented not as potential excuses for the Current’s one-win/two-loss start, but as context around it.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
But in the context of her trajectory this creative instinct makes sense.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for context
Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026
For context, lithium-ion batteries also drove nuclear pacemakers out of the market for the same reason.
—David Szondy
march 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
These things are presented not as potential excuses for the Current’s one-win/two-loss start, but as context around it.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
But in the context of her trajectory this creative instinct makes sense.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for context
Recent Examples of Synonyms for context
Noun
-
When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
-
For Cobb, however, nurturing the environment and sustaining community go hand in hand.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Much of it was lofted by tiny gas pockets into the upper water column, only to fall back downward after the bubbles fizzed into the atmosphere.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
-
Opt for the fine-dining option to sink into a quieter atmosphere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The hard drive also features surround cooling, letting the hard drives perform better in the long run.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
-
While the large spring-fed lake serves as the centerpiece of this area, there’s much more to Lake Geneva and its surrounds.—
Katy Spratte Joyce,
Midwest Living,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Lawmakers are now weighing how to balance climate goals with the need to maintain a stable and affordable fuel supply to power the present.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
-
For art institutions, the climate emergency should not only mean doing less.—
Daniel Birnbaum,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Context.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/context. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
