constellation

noun

ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce constellation (audio)
Definition of constellationnext
1
as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit the constellation of beliefs, attitudes, and values that serve to define liberalism today

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2
as in grouping
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit the organization invited an impressive constellation of guest speakers

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3
as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged there's a constantly shifting constellation of relationships among the characters of the novel

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Recent Examples of constellation That rare constellation of stars aligned Sunday, turning a lucrative trading card show into a priceless event for Florida fans. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026 For decades, the canon largely revolved around a familiar constellation of names like Akira Kurosawa, Yasujirō Ozu, Kenji Mizoguchi, Wong Kar-wai, Edward Yang, Hou Hsiao-hsien. — José Salazar, IndieWire, 24 Aug. 2026 The project aims to launch a constellation of communication satellites, built by Canada’s MDA Space and Telesat, to provide satellite communications for Canada’s defense establishment as well as coverage for underserved northern latitudes. — IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2026 Again, this would have to be repeated annually to balance the losses from the satellite constellation. — Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for constellation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constellation
  1. cluster
  2. grouping
  3. design
  4. array
  5. group
  6. layout
  7. batch
  8. band
Noun
  • The neighborhood/area At the edge of Old Key West, Island House Key West is found among the island’s residential cluster of historic homes and inns along Fleming Street.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The strikes accompanied numerous clusters of thunderstorms in the area and across most of southeast Florida, with the heaviest concentrations between Jupiter and just north of Miami, according to AccuWeather’s meteorologists.
    — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of cluster
Noun
  • Remove any large groupings of plants like saw palmetto, yaupon, wax myrtle and gallberry, especially if the plants are close to the home, adjacent decks or porches or under eaves or overhangs.
    — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • However, the situation is changing, as the latest Firefox update brings a new type of Smart Window browser tabs, AI-powered tab grouping, and visual previews of your browsing history.
    — Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of grouping
Noun
  • Vintage Modern builds custom cars by hand at its Buford facility, using classic designs as the inspiration while incorporating modern engineering and amenities.
    — Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Portuguese touches are incorporated here too; the blanket on the bed comes from Burel and is made using wool from Serra de Estrela sheep into colorful, contemporary designs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of design
Noun
  • In addition, its modular, which means that single reactor can be combined into arrays of hundreds of units, with five-year refueling cycles.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Ukraine has developed an arsenal of long-range drones and its own cruise missiles which are being used against a widening array of targets inside Russia.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of array
Noun
  • El-Sayed dismissed a potential fundraising gap in the race, which could occur if donors were pushed towards Rogers or if outside groups like AIPAC intervened on Rogers’ behalf.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Only one person in this friend group is knowingly connected to a violent cult, so are we supposed to view him as a potential suspect?
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of group
Noun
  • Bitcoin got a boost after the White House hosted crypto leaders and urged Congress to pass the Clarity Act, a bill focused on crypto infrastructure and clearer layout on which federal agencies would regulate crypto.
    — Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The layout of Homey, operated out of a hybrid office-store, unfolds residence-like, from living room to dining room, from kitchen to family room.
    — Judy Sutton Taylor, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of layout
Noun
  • As usual, the batch of Marlins deals on trade deadline day were more about the future than the present.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
  • While cookie-making can seem simple, paying attention to the small details along the way can make all the difference between an everyday batch and a bakery-worthy dozen.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of batch
Noun
  • Beresford notes the production made a point of casting an all-female band.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
  • As the tree grew, the metal bands cut into the trunk and branches, in some places disappearing beneath a scar-like covering of bark.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
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