settings

noun

Definition of settingsnext
plural of setting
1
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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2
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 Synonyms for settings
  1. environments
  2. scenes
  3. backgrounds
  4. backdrops
  5. contexts
  6. locales
Noun
  • Leaders may also struggle to relinquish control, creating tension in environments that are supposed to prioritize empowerment.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • However, there are some notable differences in their aging environments and locations.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of environments
Noun
  • The downside currently is that the scenes aren’t likely to line up in a suitable alignment.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Along with her public engagements, Kaling has been busy behind the scenes.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of scenes
Noun
  • Highlight the contributions of employees from different generations and backgrounds.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • When people from different backgrounds contribute to AI development, the resulting technologies are more likely to be fair and inclusive.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of backgrounds
Noun
  • Though audiences may have already seen a sneak peek of the film in a teaser trailer released back in July 2024, the cast and crew have continued to utilize real-life Formula One racing events throughout the year as backdrops for filming.
    Tabitha Parent, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • And while Nolan sometimes turned to virtual reality backdrops to create the post-apocalyptic landscape, the production more potently utilized the rough-hewn, real-world splendors of Namibia’s Skeleton Coast.
    Scott Huver, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of backdrops
Noun
  • In cultures or social contexts where relationships are perceived as less fluid, distancing is less frequent, as the stakes of losing a connection are higher.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • An estate encompasses all of someone’s physical possessions, and for famous people, control over how their name and image appear in commercial contexts and, often, rights to their catalog of work.
    Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of contexts
Noun
  • Law enforcement resources might be pulled from other locales to concentrate on where the suspect was last presumably seen.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Brews And Sips These locales range from a swanky speakeasy to a dive bar with live music and everything in between.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of locales
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setting out

settings

setting (something) straight

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