Thesaurus results for SETTINGS

settings

noun

plural of setting

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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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 settings The political reporter, who has worked in news settings since high school, says he’s seen the industry evolve and struggle to preserve relevancy in some ways. — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026 The versatile design features a flexible neck and three-speed settings for customizable airflow, plus hands-free operation with suction cup base mounting that attaches to any smooth surface. — ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026 The trailer establishes the film’s visual ambition through high-octane action sequences and production design that spans multiple geographical and temporal settings. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026 In zoos and other human-care settings, some species appear to form long-lasting relationships with animals of other species. — Cyril Grueter, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026 For example, Ginori’s designs appear not only in display cases but also on furniture, umbrellas, table settings, and in outdoor spaces where guests relax. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Their experiences can offer insight into the difficulties faced by patients who cannot secure appointments or receive care in conventional settings. — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026 It is commonly used in sports medicine, regenerative medicine and wellness settings with the goal of promoting the healing of tendons, ligaments, muscles and other soft tissues. — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 31 July 2026 The agreement goes beyond Sunday Ticket, making DirecTV the go-to sales, marketing and distribution partner for all of EverPass’ content, including Netflix and Peacock’s exclusive NFL games, in non-residential settings. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026

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Noun

And in one case, AI models even worked together to break free from their test environments.

— Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Architecture is morphing into a pan-disciplinary practice, where architects leave conventional practice to apply their thinking at the intersection of strategy, branding, graphic design, and spatial environments.

— Lauren Sinclair, Curbed, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of environments

Noun

At the end of the day, both conferences feature great fanbases, historic, iconic venues, outstanding crowd atmospheres and elite, blue blood programs.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Scientists have observed this instability pattern in lake and ocean waves, cloud formation and the atmospheres of large gaseous planets such as Jupiter and Saturn.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of atmospheres

Noun

The county fields safety questions about parks of all sizes and in parts of town with varying socioeconomic backgrounds.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
The board has added experienced independent directors, including executives with backgrounds at major financial institutions.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of backgrounds

Noun

One skyscraper amidst a sea of them, the Four Seasons San Francisco at Embarcadero blends in with its surrounds.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
The debut Elora neatly brings together a white RV box and a white chassis, offsetting all that brightness with numerous windows enclosed by black surrounds matching the Promaster front bumper.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 July 2026

Definition of surrounds

Noun

Do a Little Set-jetting Western aficionados will likely recognize some of the landscapes along Route 89, as these scenes have served as the backdrops for numerous films and TV shows.

— Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026
That’s because South Lake Tahoe and other sites in El Dorado County served as backdrops for more than 25 film and media shoots in the past year.

— Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of backdrops

Noun

Consulting and academic contexts still favor frameworks with a single quantifiable maximand.

— Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Inclusion in the schedule promotes the development and preservation of a language and allows its use in certain administrative, educational, and official contexts.

— Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of contexts

Noun

The best antique shops are often found in unassuming destinations and quaint locales, where diamonds in the rough can be discovered with a little bit of searching.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Gluck spoke to Traveler about all the neighborhoods and locales, both planned and those discovered along the way, that made their way into One Night Only.

— Alex Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026