format

noun

ˈfȯr-ˌmat How to pronounce format (audio)
Definition of formatnext
1
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 This fall — in its pre-packaged format — Whole Foods launched two new pizzas, a Traditional Margherita and a Spicy Italian Meat & Ricotta as well as a Thai Peanut Chicken wrap. — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2026 The film, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2027, will be screened in its original format on the center of the Dome’s LED screen, with immersive visuals surrounding it. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 12 Nov. 2026 The 50th anniversary of the film will also a run in various Imax formats, along with a major merchandise blitz. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2026 The eau de parfum will retail at 65 euros, 89 euros and 120 euros for the 30-ml, 50-ml and 100-ml formats, respectively. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for format
Recent Examples of Synonyms for format
  1. layout
  2. design
  3. formation
  4. composition
  5. pattern
  6. theme
Noun
  • Outlooks and layouts vary but most rooms come with ravishing views of the Bosphorus; a few have terraces or gardens, while the split-level 5920-square-foot Peninsula Suite has a private rooftop terrace, outdoor swimming pool, gym, and hammam.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Both models include an interior kitchen block behind the driver's seat and a four-sleeper pop-up layout.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of layout
Noun
  • Elsewhere, Hotel Mylos on the west coast and Basgi Basgi in the north are drawing an increasingly design-conscious crowd.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The journey of the Rubik's Cube began in 1974, when Rubik was teaching design at the Academy of Applied Arts and Design in Budapest.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of design
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  • The existing record for the discipline, Rutz said, was a 12-way formation.
    — Iris Kwok Follow Nov. 6, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
  • These mice have some of the same features of brain damage that Alzheimer’s patients do, most notably the formation of tangled proteins and debris in the brain and progressively deteriorating performance on cognitive tasks.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of formation
Noun
  • The team also used molecular dynamics simulations to investigate how the membrane’s structure and solvent composition influence fluoride-ion movement.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • While political affiliations may change the composition of a governing body, our fundamental responsibilities do not change.
    — Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of composition
Noun
  • According to the news release, the catalog documents births, injuries, migration patterns, and ages.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Katherine Hosie, an executive leadership coach who works with senior leaders under sustained pressure, describes a similar pattern through a metaphor from Aldous Huxley's The Doors of Perception.
    — Sonal Nain, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of pattern
Noun
  • This androgynous, liminal realm is the soil from which all of Great Jobs’s tracks blossom, variations on a theme that’s equal parts introspective and exploratory.
    — Lisle Younger, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Now, meet the brand’s mask, which takes a three-pronged approach to hydration using high-tech ingredients with another marine theme.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of theme

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“Format.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/format. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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