as in layout
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
geese flying south in a V-formation
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Organic compounds were also found in a couple of other locations in the Bright Angel formation.
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Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The wood-and-glass abode cuts a striking figure among Colorado’s Flatirons, with the structure actually carved into the slope and mimicking the chunky shapes of the rock formations.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
The sample, named Sapphire Canyon, was drilled in July 2024 from a rock called Cheyava Falls inside the Bright Angel formation.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
And besides atmospheric pressure, many of the key factors for hurricane formation are present.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 10 Sep. 2025
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Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The wood-and-glass abode cuts a striking figure among Colorado’s Flatirons, with the structure actually carved into the slope and mimicking the chunky shapes of the rock formations.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
The sample, named Sapphire Canyon, was drilled in July 2024 from a rock called Cheyava Falls inside the Bright Angel formation.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
And besides atmospheric pressure, many of the key factors for hurricane formation are present.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formation
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Instead of designing every joint one by one, the engineers can copy layouts from anatomy books, making the whole design process easier.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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New hotels come in all shapes and sizes and can feature custom furnishings, open-plan layouts, views that overlook crystal blue water, rooftop infinity pools with panoramic views, culinary artistry and transformative Wellbeing Centers.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Each club is scheduled to play two games per week under the new format, which is expected to eliminate back-to-back contests.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The format grants viewers unprecedented control over programming elements, from influencing contestant challenges involving current events and social issues to deciding elimination outcomes and performance selections.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Formation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formation. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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