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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However, that’ll only give more context for the U.S. audience.
Season 3 of Reacher will be based on the book Persuader, the 7th book in the Jack Reacher series, written by Lee Child.
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
Nothing true or beautiful or good makes complete sense in any immediate context of history; therefore we must be saved by faith.
—Scott Paeth, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2025
Google is adding a lot to this model in its latest round of updates, enabling a much larger 1-million-token context window, file uploads, and faster output.
—Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2025
Morrison provides just enough context via on-screen text, explaining how the murder of Laquan McDonald four years earlier had created tensions between police and the public.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 Mar. 2025
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
Nothing true or beautiful or good makes complete sense in any immediate context of history; therefore we must be saved by faith.
—Scott Paeth, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2025
Google is adding a lot to this model in its latest round of updates, enabling a much larger 1-million-token context window, file uploads, and faster output.
—Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2025
Morrison provides just enough context via on-screen text, explaining how the murder of Laquan McDonald four years earlier had created tensions between police and the public.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for context
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2025
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Carlson said a key to teacher retention is fostering an environment of respect.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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In lieu of narrative progression, Lund is singularly intent on generating an atmosphere that makes the viewer feel like they’re perched in the bleachers.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
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The atmosphere is upscale and inviting, with a great drink selection featuring plenty of bourbons and craft cocktails.—
Jamie Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Mar. 2025
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Another new trick is the ability to add Bose's Ultra Open Earbuds for personalized surround, which creates an almost AR effect.—
Ryan Waniata,
WIRED,
30 Nov. 2024
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But the new copy released nationwide via Janus has been finished in crisp digital 4K with a new 5.1 surround soundtrack.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2025
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There’s good reason to believe that their next earnings report covering the current climate and at the center of the latest 40-day boycott organized by Black faith leaders – will paint a substantially less ambiguous picture.—
Allyson Kapin,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Using exclusively archival material, The White House Effect tells the origin story of the climate crisis and how a political battle in the George H.W. Bush administration changed the course of history.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Context.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/context. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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