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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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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 Star reviewed 262 unique license plate configurations rejected between June 2024 and May 2025, obtained through a Missouri Sunshine Law request.
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
These antennas can be moved across the plateau using massive transporter vehicles, adjusting the configuration of the array.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The airline is betting that the planes' two-by-two seating configuration and quieter cabins compared with older jets will be a hit with customers.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
The liberal international order has been called into question, and decades-long alliances have shifted towards new configurations.
—Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2025
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
These antennas can be moved across the plateau using massive transporter vehicles, adjusting the configuration of the array.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The airline is betting that the planes' two-by-two seating configuration and quieter cabins compared with older jets will be a hit with customers.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
The liberal international order has been called into question, and decades-long alliances have shifted towards new configurations.
—Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for configuration
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Traditional data lakes can store raw data at scale but lack quality controls, while warehouses enforce structure but struggle with unstructured or fast changing data.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Leaders who can diagnose feedback loops, surface mental models and align vision with structure will turn collaboration from aspiration into execution.—
Thomas Lim,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Instead of designing every joint one by one, the engineers can copy layouts from anatomy books, making the whole design process easier.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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New hotels come in all shapes and sizes and can feature custom furnishings, open-plan layouts, views that overlook crystal blue water, rooftop infinity pools with panoramic views, culinary artistry and transformative Wellbeing Centers.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Thanks to cross-generational compatibility and modular design, many components—such as controllers and DFMs—can be refurbished and redeployed within the Pure Storage product ecosystem.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The sneakers feature Altra’s signature FootShape design, which splays at the front to give your toes ample space for natural movement.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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But another medieval shape-loving star is Sydney Sweeney, a friend of Sánchez-Bezos and one of her many celebrity wedding guests.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Labubu keychains everyone is obsessed with are furry and come in different colors, shapes and sizes.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Even when using global providers like Microsoft, governance frameworks must be built to manage the trade-off between convenience and control.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The results, obtained at the US Department of Energy’s Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, provide a new framework for studying the proton’s internal structure.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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In the Champions League last-16 first leg against Club Brugge, Emery deployed a 4-2-4 formation, designed to bring the pace of Leon Bailey, Marcus Rashford and Ollie Watkins onto their back line and exploit the Belgian side’s man-marking system.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Forecasters are advising residents along the southern and southwestern coast of Mexico to monitor the progress of the system, as there is a 90% chance of formation through the next 48 hours.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Perhaps Golden Girls’ enduring legacy was its format.—
Time,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
17 Sep. 2025
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Rocket is far superior in terms of availability, though, with loans and some form of online closing available in all 50 states.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Newsweek contacted the four Republican congressmen for comment via contact form on their websites on Thursday outside of regular working hours.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Configuration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/configuration. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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