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

Whereas cereal-grain agriculture reliably predicted early state formation and taxation, intensive agricultural practices were just as likely to be the result of state formation as to be the cause. —Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026

Its financing has come into question after Congress last year revoked $151 million in federal funding, but project leaders say the board’s formation is a critical step to bringing the Stitch to life. —Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026

These criteria are mostly concerned with avoiding the formation of molecular hydrogen, which can efficiently cool the gas at high redshift, favoring the formation of smaller stars. —Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Jan. 2026

Cork & Barrel was the brainchild of Jonathon Kudla and Samuel Darlington, who played instrumental roles in the formation, construction and management of the company. —Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026