1
as in plans
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
will work out a visitation arrangement in court
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2
as in layouts
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
an artistic arrangement of the vases on the shelf
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3
as in designs
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
the close arrangement of the figures in the family portrait is meant to be symbolic of their close emotional attachment
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as in sequences
the way objects in space or events in time are arranged or follow one another
the ill-advised arrangement of works in the piano recital resulted in pieces of similar mood being played back-to-back
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Recent Examples of arrangements
As chaotic and inventive as Vampire Weekend‘s arrangements get over five studio albums, things never feel out of control.
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William Earl, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Serving as a juxtaposition to those signatures, however, is its annual Ice Cube Collection—a monochrome offering in 18-karat ethical white or rose gold with various geometric arrangements of diamonds set in square settings.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
With impeccable live instrumentation, the musicality shines through from start to finish on this album, where gospel collides with a vibrant fusion of Latin music arrangements.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
The venue itself leaned fully into the brand’s aesthetic—earthy beige and brown tones, cozy textures, and even floral arrangements tucked into vessels made from the latest UGG collection.
—Danielle Wright, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
Madame Grès, one of the great ladies of the Paris fashion world, had readily altered her own arrangements to help an unknown designer.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
And when the unexpected happens, like a cyclone or flight cancellation, an advisor is there to pivot plans, secure new arrangements, and ensure a smooth journey.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
Lovesac Snugg Loveseat One of the most novel aspects of the entire Lovesac collection, which carries over to the Snugg line as well, is the versatility of arrangements.
—Madison Yauger, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Steinhauer said that after connecting with Robinson, Colvin later approached Kim and Pouliot to discuss financing arrangements.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2025
William Earl, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Serving as a juxtaposition to those signatures, however, is its annual Ice Cube Collection—a monochrome offering in 18-karat ethical white or rose gold with various geometric arrangements of diamonds set in square settings.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
With impeccable live instrumentation, the musicality shines through from start to finish on this album, where gospel collides with a vibrant fusion of Latin music arrangements.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
The venue itself leaned fully into the brand’s aesthetic—earthy beige and brown tones, cozy textures, and even floral arrangements tucked into vessels made from the latest UGG collection.
—Danielle Wright, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
Madame Grès, one of the great ladies of the Paris fashion world, had readily altered her own arrangements to help an unknown designer.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
And when the unexpected happens, like a cyclone or flight cancellation, an advisor is there to pivot plans, secure new arrangements, and ensure a smooth journey.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
Lovesac Snugg Loveseat One of the most novel aspects of the entire Lovesac collection, which carries over to the Snugg line as well, is the versatility of arrangements.
—Madison Yauger, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Steinhauer said that after connecting with Robinson, Colvin later approached Kim and Pouliot to discuss financing arrangements.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrangements
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Besides Robbins, several Republicans have announced plans to seek their party’s gubernatorial nomination, including 2022 gubernatorial candidate Scott Jensen and Kendall Qualls, who sought the GOP nomination in 2022.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
20 Sep. 2025
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Run best, base and downside case models to stress-test your plans against potential volatility.—
Matthew Ross,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Customization applies to almost every aspect on board, including layouts, hundreds of material and color choices, and 12 seat styles.—
J. George Gorant,
Robb Report,
21 Sep. 2025
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The three to four bedroom homes are designed for indoor-outdoor lifestyles and open-concept layouts, plus details that add to a sense of casual, California luxury.—
Liz Ohanesian,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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These personal touches make the kitchen more interesting and inviting than the cabinet-heavy designs of the recent past.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Sep. 2025
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Missouri State University research archaeologists Daniel Pierce and Christopher Bodine are heading to Brazil this fall to study geoglyphs — large designs or motifs on the ground comprised of natural materials.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
21 Sep. 2025
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Markovian processes are sequences of random events where each new event is only influenced by the one immediately before.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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From there, use AI to create high-quality course materials, write persuasive sales pages, launch email sequences, and run targeted ads.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Financing strategies included local sponsorships, cultural institutions, and international collaborations.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
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Kreitenberg recommends pairing medical care with lifestyle strategies, such as low-impact exercises like swimming and yoga, anti-inflammatory eating patterns paired with natural compounds like curcumin and boswellia and good posture and proper footwear.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Yet visitors can still find secluded stretches and coves of golden sands and craggy coastal formations, some of the best tidepools anywhere and about 2,400 acres of beach and backcountry that make Crystal Cove a favorite of naturalists.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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In contrast with the preceding formations, which had been as diverse as the United States itself, nearly all the Green Berets were tall, square-jawed, and white, a reflection of the Special Forces’ insular, misogynistic culture and homogenous racial composition.—
Seth Harp,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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Operating from its offices in London, New York and Milan, with extended coverage in Paris, Spring Studios translates brand positioning into high-performing content across a range of formats, from hero films and editorial stills to social cutdowns, e-commerce assets and immersive launch moments.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
21 Sep. 2025
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The success has spawned various hybrid formats mixing horror with comedy, religious themes and action.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
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Outdated or missing beneficiary designations are common and can lead to delays, unintended distributions or even disputes among heirs.—
Larry Light,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Their total charitable distributions now exceed $20 million, with 100% of every dollar raised going to needy recipients.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Arrangements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrangements. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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