contextual
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Diamond’s 1997 “Guns, Germs, and Steel” convinced many readers that history is indeed contextual.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
And though a film’s contextual significance is an important part of determining what is and isn’t a timeless movie, applicability isn’t everything, either.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
"On the other hand, women's salt-adding behavior appeared to be more closely linked to broader dietary patterns and contextual characteristics," added Santos.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 4, 2026
In a footnote of a news release at the time, Samsung pledged to “serve contextual or non-personal ads” and respect data privacy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
Bottom-up attention operates unconsciously, automatically, driven by sensory stimulus and contextual cues.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
Vocabulary lists containing contextual
Symbolism and Allegory & Idea or Theme
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Form & Symbolism and Allusion
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