as in environment
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
the whole contexture of Las Vegas is focused on escapism
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Recent Examples of contexture
The contexture of a surface – just to name a few.
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Philipp Sandner, Forbes, 6 July 2021
We are all framed of flaps and patches, and of so shapeless and diverse a contexture, that every piece and every moment playeth his part.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2017
Philipp Sandner, Forbes, 6 July 2021
We are all framed of flaps and patches, and of so shapeless and diverse a contexture, that every piece and every moment playeth his part.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contexture
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The decline is attributed to the higher interest rate environment.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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The certification process is aimed at compatibility with the business security environment, especially compatibility with access control solutions like Opswat’s own MetaAccess.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Although drought is the most urgent threat, the Northeast is also broadly getting rainier as a result of climate change, because a warmer atmosphere can hold more moisture.Denise Chow, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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On May 18, 1980, the eruption of Mount St. Helens emitted 1.5 million metric tons of sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere while its pyroclastic lava flow incinerated virtually everything within a 230-square-mile radius.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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In the context of project management, this underscores the importance of risk management.Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
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In the context of Herbert’s Dune, the multi-millennia-long conspiracy in human engineering necessary to yield a messianic hero of startling apocalyptic power sounds supercool, giving Paul a Chosen One stature of virtually unparalleled magnitude.Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
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Mournful guitar and subdued harmonies surround, making this one of Nelson’s most evocative vocal renderings.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2024
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Upgrading your entertainment system with the JBL Bar 1000, a soundbar that doesn't just include a powerful subwoofer, but also features two detachable surround speakers.Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 23 Oct. 2024
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This conservative-leaning economic report ranks states on business climate and economic performance.Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
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Drivers reportedly complained about touchscreen systems adding in at times annoying levels of friction to simple functions like climate control and music.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Contexture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contexture. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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