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
Liberalism has come to acquire a bewildering range of meanings over the years; our understanding of the word is, by necessity, contextual.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026
We will always reach for a “dispositional” explanation for events, as opposed to a contextual explanation.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
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Symbolism and Allegory & Idea or Theme
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