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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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for settings
Noun
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In 2025, remote and hybrid work environments will likely continue to be relevant, which makes maintaining a strong culture more challenging.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024 -
Journey through stunning environments while discovering and collecting new slimes to expand your operation.—
Sarah Felbin,
SELF,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Nevertheless, Shin steals most of his scenes, playing his role with a winning combination of deductive reasoning and righteous indignation.—
Simon Abrams,
New York Times,
27 Dec. 2024
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But during the film’s media tour, fans began theorizing about dynamics between stars behind the scenes.—
Doha Madani,
NBC News,
27 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Are employees of all backgrounds being hired and promoted at the same rates within the workplace?—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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In nonfinancial businesses, these can range from people with very simple backgrounds to professionals to very technical experts.—
Richard Okon,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Its idyllic location sets the stage for a holistic healing and transformation where mythical landmarks and ancient civilizations are the fitting backdrops.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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But the elaborate backdrops went up in flames, and the fire spread.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Whether a customer is reading your email newsletter, scrolling through your social media or reading a blog post, your brand voice should be recognizable—just adapted slightly for different contexts.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Culture develops over time and is what enables creating mechanisms to promote cohesion and the ability to respond to challenging contexts.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Some are in trendy non-touristy locales, some sit in the heart of it all.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
23 Dec. 2024
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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
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“Settings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settings. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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