arrangements

plural of arrangement
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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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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 In a 2023 appearance on the podcast Lipstick on the Rim, Cameron Diaz spoke out in favor of unconventional living arrangements. Louis Peitzman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026 These rates change monthly and serve as the IRS's minimum interest rates for many private loans and financing arrangements. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Sánchez appeared to take issue with Italy's decision to temporarily suspend Schengen Area free-travel arrangements with Spain. Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Going forward, EverPass will continue developing rights arrangements, a streaming platform and related tools for commercial venues. Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026 The students missed a deadline to pay or make arrangements to pay tuition. Adam Beam, AJC.com, 31 July 2026 The actress and the ex-Ferrari CEO could be seen mingling with their guests at the venue, which was decorated with colorful balloons and flower arrangements. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 No details were provided regarding the nature of the enhanced security arrangements. Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026 Totah says oversized florals and branches—such as olive or magnolia stems—can create arrangements that feel simple, organic, and visually impactful while still allowing the vessel itself to stand out. Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrangements
Noun
  • Use your voice to build connection, clarify plans, and make cooperation feel easier for everyone involved.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Generate topical daily lesson plans with engaging hands-on activities.
    Beth Collums, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Images from China over the years have shown a mockup of the presidential office, other government agencies and street layouts in Taipei built in the Chinese desert and troops attacking it in exercises.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • New lighting and wall labels, redesigned layouts, and the introduction of new services are all aimed at enhancing the visitor experience, while the Uffizi will protect its treasures through improved conservation and security schemes.
    News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • An internal skunkworks was set up in California with a brief to rethink the idea of a universal EV platform from the ground up, taking into account the advances made by EV startups and clean-sheet designs both in the US but especially China.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026
  • In 1912, the pen cases were acquired by Louis Cartier as reference pieces for his jewelry designs.
    News Desk, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The trailer establishes the film’s visual ambition through high-octane action sequences and production design that spans multiple geographical and temporal settings.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Over in the post-production room, one of the clearest examples of that evolving creative process came in during the edits and music supervision, where even individual sequences were still finding their identity as the show came together.
    Deadline, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Rebuilding global inventories would take about 18 months, even before accounting for new storage facilities that countries are planning as part of their energy security strategies.
    Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • For organizations seeking meaningful ways to activate teams and elevate corporate culture, five actionable strategies can bring allyship to life well beyond a single date on the calendar.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The dramatic rock formations and suspension bridge make this one of the region’s most memorable walks.
    Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 7 Aug. 2026
  • During the first three practices of training camp, Sadiq was used in a variety of formations and roles.
    Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • New formats and models Some companies in China are going further to upend entertainment.
    Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Beverages tablets and vapes already offer experiences with little to no traditional cannabis odor, Pih points out, and even smokeable and vapeable formats are getting more discreet through better formulation.
    Peter Su, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Besides receiving a paycheck from the S Corporation, owners also receive distributions from the company’s profits according to the business’s governing documents.
    AllBusiness, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Those clubs own major stakes in RSNs, whose distributions are not included in the revenue-sharing formula.
    Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Arrangements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrangements. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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