Synonyms of arrangement

arrangement

noun

ə-ˈrānj-mənt 

1

as in plan

a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective

will work out a visitation arrangement in court

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plan
• strategy
• blueprint
• scheme
• program
• project
• design
• system
• proposal
• master plan
• game plan
• ground plan
• idea
• way
• road map
• game
• procedure
• recipe
• technique
• collusion
• plot
• intention
• device
• maneuver
• purpose
• stratagem
• intent
• means
• ruse
• contrivance
• subterfuge
• policy
• conspiracy
• gambit
• tactic
• protocol
• layout
• conception
• setup
• trick
• aim
• diagram
• pattern
• formula
• map
• counterstrategy
• platform
• counterplan
• specific(s)
• specification(s)
• projet

2

as in layout

the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized

an artistic arrangement of the vases on the shelf

Synonyms & Similar Words

• layout
• formation
• format
• setup
• configuration
• design
• plan
• conformation
• composition
• scheme
• setout
• structure
• construction
• makeup
• constitution
• build
• getup

3

as in design

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• layout
• design
• composition
• format
• pattern
• theme
• motif
• configuration
• form
• constellation
• makeup
• getup
• ordonnance

4

as in sequence

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sequence
• distribution
• disposition
• ordering
• setup
• disposal
• order
• layout
• array
• continuity
• chain
• procession
• series
• design
• structure
• succession
• priority
• precedence
• system
• pattern
• progression
• alignment
• aligning
• lining up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disorder
• disruption
• confusion
• disorganization
• upset
• disconnection
• disjointedness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of arrangement

If approved, Oracle’s Point Beach subscription would place the technology company directly into the power arrangement surrounding the nuclear plant as Wisconsin prepares for increasing electricity demand from new data center developments. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026

Howard created multiple variations, including a piano-and-cello duet and orchestral arrangements. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026

The arrangements have drawn mounting scrutiny, most recently after migrants deported to Equatorial Guinea were held at gunpoint and beaten. — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026

This type of arrangement may convert an appreciated asset into an income stream while also supporting charitable purposes. — D. Scott Kenik, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026