as in environment
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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Recent Examples of milieu
The series feels grounded in the Walkers’ immigrant milieu.
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Judy Berman, Time, 27 June 2025
The culture of a milieu, a country, or a tribal bubble?
—Diedrich Diederichsen, Artforum, 1 June 2025
Johnson was born in 1977, into a middle-class milieu: his mother was a poet and a college professor, his father an artist and a Vietnam vet.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 30 May 2025
In both his fiction, including the ravishing short-story collection Maggie Brown & Others, and his essays, Orner mulls over his experiences growing up Jewish in Chicago and its North Shore suburbs, a milieu rife with struggle, longing, anger, secrets, lies, and love.
—Donna Seaman
june 18, Literary Hub, 18 June 2025
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Judy Berman, Time, 27 June 2025
The culture of a milieu, a country, or a tribal bubble?
—Diedrich Diederichsen, Artforum, 1 June 2025
Johnson was born in 1977, into a middle-class milieu: his mother was a poet and a college professor, his father an artist and a Vietnam vet.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 30 May 2025
In both his fiction, including the ravishing short-story collection Maggie Brown & Others, and his essays, Orner mulls over his experiences growing up Jewish in Chicago and its North Shore suburbs, a milieu rife with struggle, longing, anger, secrets, lies, and love.
—Donna Seaman
june 18, Literary Hub, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for milieu
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World Atlas is a global geography resource providing information on developments in sociology, demography, environment, economics, politics, travel and more, its website says.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Charities and Planned Giving For charities and planning giving experts, these complications will need to be addressed to help donors in the new environment.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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With only six months left before implementation, one wonders: Will it be further delayed? Forests play a critical role in absorbing carbon from the atmosphere.—
Simi Thambi,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The drink embodies the elated atmosphere of watching the band play live, says Panis.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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The function of an obituary is to situate its subject’s life and work in historical context.—
John Darnielle,
Pitchfork,
24 July 2025
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And time, in the context of cognitive health, is everything.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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Cacti and succulents are usually from hot, arid climates.—
Dr. Matthew Lisy,
Hartford Courant,
2 Aug. 2025
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But what really put these hiking pants to the test was the unpredictable climate of the Galapagos.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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Premium Plus Features: This top of the line trim adds a 360 degree surround view monitor, front and rear parking sensors and an auto dimming driver’s side mirror.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
27 July 2025
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Having been under the stewardship of the same family since 1654, the estate is now entering a new chapter with the opening of its flagship property, Penicuik House, allowing visitors to be able to stay on the estate in glorious surrounds.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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“Milieu.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milieu. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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