Synonyms of format

format

noun

ˈfȯr-ˌmat 

1

as in layout

the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized

the book's format is very user-friendly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• layout
• formation
• arrangement
• setup
• configuration
• design
• conformation
• plan
• setout
• composition
• structure
• scheme
• construction
• makeup
• constitution
• build
• getup

2

as in design

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

this abstract painter bases the format of his works on color and its subtle gradations and not line or form

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of format

Molinari becomes the first European player to go 5-0 in the competition since the current format was adapted in 1979. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Now their backs are against the wall, and the winner of Game 1 has won the series 15 of 16 times since MLB went to this format. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

And nobody is more devoted to the format than Superchunk, who have released four different collections of tracks from singles and EPs. — Charles Moss, SPIN, 30 Sep. 2026

My Hottest Years and primetime reality format New Love, which is from Power Couple maker Abot Hameiri. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026