Thesaurus results for FORMAT

format

noun

ˈfȯr-ˌmat

Definition of format

as in layout

the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized the book's format is very user-friendly

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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

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Recent Examples of format Wednesday and Thursday were the celebrity pro-am, with the three-day tournament scored in a modified Stableford format beginning Friday. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 As Gen Zers feel nostalgia for the ‘90s—an era with technology, but all in physical formats and not constantly connected to social media or corporations—this decision might be seen as especially ill-timed. — Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 The Late Show famously ended in May after CBS axed the traditional late night talk show format. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026 The position, listed by Sony Pictures Entertainment, calls for someone who can combine creativity, research skills and a sharp command of language to craft clues using the show’s signature answer-and-question format. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for format

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Noun

Buyers will be able to tailor the interior with exclusive leather, Alcantara, and a choice of Comfort or Racing seats, both featuring six vertical grooves as a subtle nod to the six-speed layout.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 July 2026
Likewise, the layout of the rooms could change and because the AI would generate the video separately from the audio, the lips would need to be manually matched, frame by frame, to the pre-recorded voice tracks.

— Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of layout

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The plug-and-play design can be installed using a heavy-duty forklift and relies on simple air cooling instead of more complex liquid cooling systems.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
The costume design course was announced earlier this year, alongside the appointment of three-time Oscar-winning costumer designer Sandy Powell as its ambassador.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 9 July 2026

Definition of design

Noun

Military planners increasingly view active counter-drone systems as essential for protecting armored formations near the front lines.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
In school, students are placed in close, sustained proximity with peers for years, and the conditions for friendship formation are essentially engineered.

— Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of formation

Noun

As those programs mature over the next decade, both the size and the composition of this list are likely to shift, and the gap between the biggest fleets and the most capable ones could narrow considerably.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
Listening to his composition, I am struck by its beauty, craftsmanship, and the unmistakable sense of wonder that animates it.

— Pat Saperstein, Variety, 10 July 2026

Definition of composition

Noun

And there is also evidence the pattern carries across to the Copa America.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 July 2026
In some cases, that structure can emphasize client throughput, short-term interventions, and faster turnover rather than longer-term care focused on underlying patterns.

— Wyles Daniel, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Definition of pattern

Noun

While the theme words will not be a proper name, the spangram can be a proper name.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
This is a realm of exposition-heavy opening credits, relentlessly earwormy theme tunes, and heroes who, for no obvious reason, choose to hang out with cute/annoying [delete as appropriate] comedy sidekicks like Orko and Snarf.

— Richard Edwards, Space.com, 5 July 2026

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