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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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2
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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3
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
Microsoft identifies configuration error behind Azure outage Microsoft has issued a new update in its ongoing response to the Azure outage, revealing that an inadvertent configuration change may be the root cause of the disruption.
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Chief among these is the seating configuration.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
Nothing is lost in this interpretive framework except historical truth in its most disarming configurations.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
For the 2026 model year, Jeep will offer several trim levels of the Grand Cherokee in two- and three-row configurations (with three rows reserved for the Grand Cherokee L, the longer wheelbase version of the car) as well as three different powertrains.
—Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Chief among these is the seating configuration.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
Nothing is lost in this interpretive framework except historical truth in its most disarming configurations.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
For the 2026 model year, Jeep will offer several trim levels of the Grand Cherokee in two- and three-row configurations (with three rows reserved for the Grand Cherokee L, the longer wheelbase version of the car) as well as three different powertrains.
—Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for configuration
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As Kerr has noted several times this season, teams play less often on back-to-back nights, instead using an every-other-night structure.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The ribbed trim and longer sleeves add a dose of structure.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Train drivers in the United Kingdom have extensive route training and are required to know the location of every signal and track layout on their route, including in the dark.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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With its thoughtful layout for laptops, tablets, and other essentials, this expandable suitcase with wheels makes lugging gear through terminals feel effortless.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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However, the answer is right there in Price’s production design.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
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Mlambert Floor Lamp, $40 with Prime The floor lamp has a simple yet versatile design.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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The cropped, slim fit gives it a modern shape that layers cleanly under blazers or coats.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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See one example in the away win over Dynamo Kyiv, where Mateta makes a near-post sprint as Yeremy Pino shapes to cross.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The race’s result will likely shape the state's legal and political framework for years to come, and may influence national debates about political speech, accountability for public officials and the boundaries of campaign rhetoric.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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On the technical front, the platform supports multiple engines and frameworks, with native templates alongside integration with Godot and Phaser.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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The ingredients of an interstellar comet Comets are like dirty snowballs left over from the formation of solar systems.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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An additional benefit of this design is the ability to reduce nitrogen oxide formation by optimizing the distribution of oxidizer and fuel along the flame.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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Over the last 73 years, the pageant has evolved and changed, updating its rules about everything from eligibility to competition format.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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The competition format, and thematic focus of each episode, meant that early shows were often organized around musical categories (ballads, duets, love songs) or occasionally around the catalog of individual artists (Lady Gaga, Britney Spears).—
Alan Light,
Rolling Stone,
29 Oct. 2025
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The research, published in the journal Nature, also looked at 1,000 women who had developed triple-negative breast cancer — one of the most aggressive forms of the disease.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Nessel and officials with the other states argue the agency is legally obligated to use contingency funds and other means in its control to cover SNAP benefits, which provide food assistance in the form of funds made available to low-income individuals and families via benefit cards.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Configuration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/configuration. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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