milieu
noun
surroundings, especially of a social or cultural nature.
milieus
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pluralof milieu.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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As so often in Hitchcock’s work, the choice of milieus determines the suspense and the moral significance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
It speaks to how isolating online social milieus can be.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2026
These sprawling novels of galactic milieus, giant orbitals and even larger A.I. ships and their various machinations offer one of the most compelling and sustained visions of a far-flung future.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 17, 2021
Such expressive, loosely choreographed rowdiness — a common and longtime feature of live performances across musical milieus, including metal, punk and ska — does not necessarily equate with mass danger.
From New York Times ● Nov. 8, 2021
Oppenheimer recognized that their social milieus were fated to remain distinct.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
