Synonyms of constellation

constellation

noun

ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈlā-shən 

1

as in cluster

a number of things considered as a unit

the constellation of beliefs, attitudes, and values that serve to define liberalism today

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cluster
• array
• batch
• collection
• assemblage
• bunch
• grouping
• group
• package
• lot
• set
• battery
• clump
• assortment
• variety
• series
• suite
• bank
• band
• block
• clutch
• mixture
• parcel
• clot
• conglomeration
• jumble
• knot
• muster
• aggregation
• accumulation
• the whole kit and caboodle
• passel
• huddle
• aggregate
• hodgepodge
• agglomeration
• odds and ends
• miscellany
• cycle
• sundries
• suit
• run

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unit
• entity
• item
• single

2

as in grouping

a usually small number of persons considered as a unit

the organization invited an impressive constellation of guest speakers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grouping
• group
• cluster
• batch
• band
• bunch
• lot
• array
• crop
• crew
• team
• party
• battery
• consort
• collective
• squadron
• clutch
• platoon
• body
• circle
• organization
• parcel
• knot
• battalion
• gathering
• school
• the whole kit and caboodle
• huddle
• passel
• faction
• brigade
• coterie
• gang
• clan
• clique
• task force
• assembly
• round
• confederacy
• boodle
• congregation
• posse
• guild
• federation
• ring
• coalition
• union
• sect
• alliance
• phalanx
• bloc
• set
• confederation
• muster
• league
• bevy
• fellowship
• outfit
• brood
• order
• covey

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• individual
• single

3

as in design

the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged

there's a constantly shifting constellation of relationships among the characters of the novel

Synonyms & Similar Words

• design
• layout
• composition
• format
• pattern
• motif
• theme
• arrangement
• configuration
• form
• makeup
• getup
• ordonnance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of constellation

And during an earnings call last Monday, officials from AST SpaceMobile said launch availability was now the pacing item for deploying its constellation. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026

Then, there's the fact that more and more aerospace startups are looking to get in the satellite deployment business that SpaceX has seemingly cornered with its lucrative Starlink venture, which has boomed into a massive constellation. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026

Far from the light pollution of cities, stargazing at sea can be spectacular, with opportunities to spot constellations, shooting stars, and, under the right conditions, the Milky Way. — Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026

In January, the company filed with the Federal Communications Commission for a constellation of up to 1 million satellites that could form an orbital artificial intelligence data center. — Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026