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
  • In high-rate environments, these firms have struggled as margins have come under pressure and borrowing has gotten more difficult.
    Bret Kenwell, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • To fix this, organizations must classify and manage sensitive data across their environments, restricting AI agents’ access to only what’s necessary.
    Rich Vibert, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of environments
Noun
  • For the nighttime scenes, the film looks almost like it is tinted black and white.
    Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • But the anger that fueled once-unthinkable scenes of vandalism has cooled.
    Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of scenes
Noun
  • Are employees of all backgrounds being hired and promoted at the same rates within the workplace?
    Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • White college graduates, especially those from more affluent backgrounds, are more likely to have attended selective colleges and universities with immense financial resources.
    Michael Collins, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of backgrounds
Noun
  • Each conversation comes across as a sort of sermon, setting interviewees’ responses against rich musical backdrops.
    Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • What did excite Redmayne was starring in a globe-trotting TV drama with glamorous backdrops like London, New York, Germany, Spain and Afghanistan — even if many of the scenes were actually shot in Croatia, Hungary and Austria — allowing the audience the joys of armchair tourism.
    Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of backdrops
Noun
  • While their historical contexts and religious meanings differ, both holidays invite us to reflect on themes of hope, resilience, and the triumph of light over darkness.
    Don Yaeger, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • While both neighborhoods might have predominantly Black populations, the cultural contexts and experiences can differ significantly.
    Mike Villalobos, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of contexts
Noun
  • Some are in trendy non-touristy locales, some sit in the heart of it all.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In adapting this game that takes place between Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade, there seems to be a lot of freedom in terms of exploring iconic and new locales or adding more to Indiana Jones’ personality.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of locales
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setting out

settings

setting (something) straight

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