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
One of the faintest Zodiac constellations in the night sky is the constellation Libra, the Scales.
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Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 22 June 2025
Mamdani has been aided by months of messaging about not ranking Cuomo from the Working Families Party and its constellation of left-leaning groups that rely on government spending while pushing that same government to move further left and spend more.
—Harry Siegel, New York Daily News, 21 June 2025
Join in to learn about the park’s fabulous reptiles, the constellations above, or the fascinating geologic history of the area.
—Eva Frederick, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2025
Satellites were becoming smaller and cheaper, constellations were proliferating, and companies like K2 were seeking to mass produce.
—ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
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Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 22 June 2025
Mamdani has been aided by months of messaging about not ranking Cuomo from the Working Families Party and its constellation of left-leaning groups that rely on government spending while pushing that same government to move further left and spend more.
—Harry Siegel, New York Daily News, 21 June 2025
Join in to learn about the park’s fabulous reptiles, the constellations above, or the fascinating geologic history of the area.
—Eva Frederick, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2025
Satellites were becoming smaller and cheaper, constellations were proliferating, and companies like K2 were seeking to mass produce.
—ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constellation
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To identify these early galaxies, Wold and his colleagues focused on a massive galaxy cluster called Abell 2744, or Pandora's Cluster, located about 4 billion light-years away in the constellation Sculptor.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
19 June 2025
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When a frenzied cluster of infected, as the virus carriers are known collectively, bursts through the door and the screaming starts, the video image of Dipsy, Laa-Laa, Po and Tinky-Winky gets splashed with blood.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2025
Noun
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2025
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Bowden lists a grouping of three top-10 prospects as the package that would land Robert on the Padres.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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But these days, those very names are on the tip of the tongues of fashion buyers and collectors in Paris, New York and even L.A. — where celebrities are donning their designs at Hollywood events.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
24 June 2025
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Analyze how people phrase their interactions with LLMs and adjust your content to fit this design pattern.—
Pawel Rzeszucinski,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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This beam strikes a parabolic mirror that scatters the light and shines it on an array of dozens of photovoltaic calls.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 June 2025
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Donald Trump spoke briefly at the 250th anniversary Army parade, after reviewing a procession of thousands of soldiers in present and past uniforms, an array of military hardware, aerial flyovers and a large fireworks display.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
14 June 2025
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The Ukrainian president conceded that momentum for the Coalition of the Willing, a group of 31 countries that have pledged to strengthen support for Ukraine against Russian aggression, has slowed because of U.S. ambivalence over providing a backstop.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
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Some streets and at least one set of on- and offramps off Highway 101 are closed in Los Angeles as groups of protesters rally on overpasses.—
Bethany Wales,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2025
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Inspired by local culture, the patio's layout is a blend of traditional elements and modern sophistication.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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In addition, the Xfinity Series race here in the mid-2000s (the last of which was won by Kyle Busch) had a different layout.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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Italy has reportedly deported a first batch of people from its offshore migration detention facility in Albania, with five Egyptian nationals apparently having been taken to Cairo on a chartered flight costing €113,850 ($132,133 at time of writing).—
Frey Lindsay,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Amazon's competitor will launch the next batch of Kuiper satellites on a Falcon 9 as soon as next month.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 June 2025
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As both bands said in statements, the two acts have long shared a mutual admiration for each other’s music.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2025
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The band typically starts new collections inside the top 10, and daily frequently, very close to the summit.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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“Constellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constellation. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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