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ordonnance

noun

ˌȯr-də-ˈnäⁿs How to pronounce ordonnance (audio)
Definition of ordonnancenext
as in format
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged the novel's intricate ordonnance might not be apparent to the casual reader

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ordonnance
  1. format
  2. design
  3. composition
  4. layout
  5. arrangement
  6. pattern
  7. theme
Noun
  • The exhibition — which is open to the public until Friday — is to be taken on the road in a rebooted format, aligned with each location.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The video below shows IvyCraft in action across slides, infographics, podcasts, and other content formats.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of format
Noun
  • Its design targets the economics of flight training, where fuel and maintenance can make every flight expensive.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The Sea Ranch Lodge, a focal point of a Northern California getaway destination that blends minimalist design with the rocky shores and meadows of the Sonoma County coastline, might have a growth spurt in its future.
    — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of design
Noun
  • Its composition also matches the classical definition of the material class.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Characterized by striking color palettes and graphic compositions, his images mix art, activism and popular culture.
    — Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of composition
Noun
  • Here, that includes the robot, sensors, AI models, factory layout, technician responsibilities and maintenance workflow.
    — Mohammed Cherifi, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • These options give equipment manufacturers additional flexibility when adapting the supply to existing hardware layouts.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of layout
Noun
  • The arrangement places Britain’s nuclear industry at the heart of Australia’s future submarine fleet.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Trump has promoted the arrangement as an enormous economic and energy opportunity for the United States.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of arrangement
Noun
  • Yet subsequent agreements have followed a similar pattern, the officials said, with Feinberg’s private-sector hires at OSC and the newer Economic Defense Unit sidelining career officials in order to ink deals as quickly as possible.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Venus in your sign forms an awkward connection to Uranus in your intimacy zone, stirring attraction, curiosity, or a new preference that doesn’t fit neatly into your usual pattern.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of pattern
Noun
  • The fallen Jedi’s theme is used again near the end of the film when Adam goes to confront his colleague Tom.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026
  • He is expected to speak on several spiritual and societal themes, including the need to protect immigrants, the sick and unborn, and defend human dignity in the era of AI, and address themes of peace, culture, and unity.
    — Tyler Speicher , Courtney Walsh, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of theme
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“Ordonnance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordonnance. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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