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
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as in grouping
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
the organization invited an impressive constellation of guest speakers
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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
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Recent Examples of constellation
Need help finding stars, planets and constellations?
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John Tufts, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Radiation exposure on processors, thermal management of electronics in microgravity and the long-term maintenance of satellite constellations remain unresolved engineering challenges.
—Nicola Sfondrini, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Explore London’s top restaurants London holds the world’s fourth densest constellation of Michelin stars.
—AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
Venice 2025 is underway, Telluride kicking off, and TIFF opening soon with a new constellation of independent films.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
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John Tufts, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Radiation exposure on processors, thermal management of electronics in microgravity and the long-term maintenance of satellite constellations remain unresolved engineering challenges.
—Nicola Sfondrini, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Explore London’s top restaurants London holds the world’s fourth densest constellation of Michelin stars.
—AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
Venice 2025 is underway, Telluride kicking off, and TIFF opening soon with a new constellation of independent films.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constellation
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Mechanical controls already seen on the F80 have been carried over, including the Engine Start button, while the digital cluster allows the rapid reconfiguration of the electric driving modes via the eManettino.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The layout, designed by architect Lek Bunnag, boasts groupings of villas and semi-private pools with a main central Moon Pool and bar located on the cliffside.—
Alissa Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Other potential groupings include 2006 Emmy winner Mariska Hargitay, who could reunite with her former Law & Order co-lead (and close friend) Christopher Meloni.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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Other Notable Winners NBC’s Saturday Night Live earned recognition beyond its anniversary special, taking home three technical awards in areas like set design, lighting, and sound.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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From Practicality to Personality Butter dishes have a long history; early designs often featured lids or even ice chambers to prevent spoilage.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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The array of ferocious brushstrokes, scratches, and painterly drips amplify the complex dialogue, inviting the viewer’s interpretation.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Much of the more complicated Swyft logic board was consolidated into smaller custom gate array chips for mass production, along with the use of a regular 68000 instead of the more limited 68008, which was also cheaper in volume despite only being run at 5MHz.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Multiple White House officials arrived in their current jobs after working at Turning Point USA, the conservative outreach group that Kirk led and co-founded to energize Republicans on college campuses.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Critics and rights groups argued that both the ban and the bill function as tools for censorship, threatening freedom of expression, press freedom and fundamental rights.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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With enough space for an open kitchen, living room, dining area, and even a small bathroom, the fully customizable cabin kit can be tailored to any layout.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Smythson’s Portobello notebook—famously toted by Gwyneth Paltrow during her victorious lawsuit defense—also appears in this helpful planner iteration with a week-to-view layout.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
8 Sep. 2025
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The batch auctions were long gone.—
Alex Mayyasi,
NPR,
9 Sep. 2025
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The small-batch ice cream shop spins up scoops inspired by classic Filipino flavors, including as Ube Cookies & Cream, Jackfruit Chili Nut, and Keso Guava Cheesecake.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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At the end of their week, campers get a chance to perform their band’s songs live with the stars.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The British band’s inaugural stop in Latin America on their highly successful Oasis Live ’25 reunion tour — which launched in Cardiff, Wales, on July 4 — drew a crowd of 65,000 fans at Mexico City’s Estadio GNP Seguros, according to promoter OCESA.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Constellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constellation. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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