Synonyms of context

context

noun

ˈkän-ˌtekst 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• environment
• surroundings
• atmosphere
• surround
• environs
• climate
• setting
• milieu
• terrain
• space
• ambient
• location
• place
• contexture
• situation
• medium
• backdrop
• mise-en-scène
• element
• clime
• background
• position
• status
• geography
• habitat
• microenvironment

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of context

In an earlier statement to TMZ, Seaver defended his messages to Nozell, saying they had been taken out of context. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026

Sean de Courcy, the city’s preservation director, said the city had applied for the grant over the summer for a Japanese American survey and historic context project. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Agencies still stay essential by bringing strategy, an objective outside perspective and subject expertise—ensuring every asset is relevant, on-brand and right for its context and timing. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

That framing puts the price tags into a more relatable context. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026