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

Starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, The Odyssey will return to more than 1,000 North American theaters in all formats, including Imax and Imax 70mm. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026

The law requires providers of systems generating synthetic audio, images, video, or text to mark outputs in a machine-readable format so they can be detected as artificially generated or manipulated. — IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2026

Across a decade, MAFS UK has been a huge hit for Channel 4, moreso when the format was tweaked in 2021 to bring it more in line with other versions like the popular Australian one. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026

Based on an Australian format, the series sees experts match two single strangers who meet for the first time on their wedding day before immediately moving in together. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026