Synonyms of formation

formation

noun

fȯr-ˈmā-shən 

as in layout

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

geese flying south in a V-formation

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of formation

After setting sail, the boat zigzags between tropical islands covered in coconut palms and Jenga-like rock formations. — Claire Turrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

In mice, the formation of neural tissue happens nearly simultaneously along the entire head-to-tail dimension. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026

The vast formation, spanning parts of Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota and South Dakota, is abundant in Late Cretaceous dinosaur bones — but finding footprints is a different story. — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026

Leo said earlier this year that Sheen’s broadcasts also were part of the family’s faith formation. — Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026