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as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
the basic configuration of the building is that of a geodesic dome
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as in layout
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
a small business computer system in its simplest configuration
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as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
his photographs have an intentionally loose configuration, with no single object intended as the primary center of interest
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as in shape
the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance
a birthday cake in the configuration of a top hat
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Recent Examples of configuration
The performance and reliability issues in Windows 11 have been apparent over the past year, as the pressure of supporting thousands of different PC configurations mounts up.
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Tom Warren, The Verge, 29 Jan. 2026
First entering service in 2015, the A350 typically carries between 300 and 350 passengers, depending on configuration.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In that kind of environment, tools like CSPM help keep track of configurations that would otherwise fade into the background.
—Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The client configuration should be based on an identifiable set of factors.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
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Tom Warren, The Verge, 29 Jan. 2026
First entering service in 2015, the A350 typically carries between 300 and 350 passengers, depending on configuration.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In that kind of environment, tools like CSPM help keep track of configurations that would otherwise fade into the background.
—Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The client configuration should be based on an identifiable set of factors.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for configuration
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The progressive structure of the income tax system ensures that high-income taxpayers supply most of its revenue.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
29 Jan. 2026
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When adults normalize reflective conversation alongside predictable routines, boys build internal structure more readily, and with far less conflict.—
Dr. Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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As radical as the AMR26 car may appear, especially when looking at the design of the sidepods, engine cover, and suspension layout compared to the rest of the grid, the fact that the team could only manage one full day of running on Friday is hardly an encouraging sign going into the new season.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Each guest room and suite has a unique layout and design, as is the case when transforming a historic and protected building into a hotel.—
Gisela Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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Unlike traditional high-bypass turbofan engines, open-fan designs feature exposed fan blades, allowing for larger diameters with lower aerodynamic drag.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Feb. 2026
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Steve’s numerous bestsellers and iconic book cover designs include Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace, Vineland by Thomas Pynchon, Running With Scissors by Augustin Burroughs, and Barrel Fever by David Sedaris.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Until now, Jupiter’s shape was based on just six measurements taken by NASA’s Voyager and Pioneer missions nearly five decades ago.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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Some plants will regain their former shape as soon as the weight is gone.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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Yet those assumptions have not been tested through a new Traffic Impact and Access Study — the standard tool for evaluating projects of this scale — nor through a consistent analytical framework.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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Jaissle wants his players to have agency on the ball, but for that expression to exist within a framework and to be supported by intense defensive work.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Flinders Chase National Park, which covers almost a third of Kangaroos Island, protects those animals and stunning geological formations, including the famous Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
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Clean the gutters regularly and install double layers of ice and water barriers to prevent ice dam formation.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Australian is unlikely to be selected as an injury replacement due to the new format for the All-Star game, which will feature two eight-player teams of American players and one eight-player team of international players.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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The celebrity judge format was abandoned for people’s choice.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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Can Tottenham, with the unit currently available to Frank, turn their form around entirely and push towards the European places?—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Ask your questions in the form below (can’t see it?—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Configuration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/configuration. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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