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
  • The release, signed by Madeline Romious, board president, said that the board will begin a search for her successor immediately and that additional details will be shared as plans are finalized.
    Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • Zuckerberg acknowledged the potential to generate additional revenue by renting its computing infrastructure to other companies, and confirmed that Meta has plans to get into the cloud business, promising an update soon.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • The converted building with its red brick facade is favored for its large windows, multi-level layouts, outdoor terraces and ceilings that reach up to 25 feet.
    R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • The residences range from two-bedroom homes to penthouses, with even the smallest layouts measuring more than 2,000 square feet.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 July 2026
Noun
  • Additionally, thin or fragile skin can tear or simply not hold designs as well as younger, more elastic skin.
    Rachel Brown Kirkland, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
  • Gaurav Gupta’s designs are often worn at the Grammys and Cannes Film Festival red carpets.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • Nobody makes more of their limited screentime than Samantha Morton as the sorceress Circe in one of the film’s most powerful sequences.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Furthermore, no video-like sequences may be created, and no alterations may be made to the image, either in the foreground or the background.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 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
  • Along with discovering sulfur crystals, shiny meteorites and other unusual rock formations, Curiosity has made some of its biggest discoveries about ancient Mars, the space agency said.
    Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
  • The views out the panoramic windows are as stunning as ever; the Quebrada Solar Train (El Tren Solar de la Quebrada) cuts through the Quebrada de Humahuaca, a narrow valley lined with rock formations and stark red hillsides.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • Rival premium large formats thrived, however, as Dolby Cinema, ScreenX and 4DX all reported record-breaking ticket sales over the weekend.
    Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Those kinds of sales have dwindled in recent years as streaming has taken over and diehard followers have increasingly opted for CDs and vinyl, as physical formats have once again become popular and collectible.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 31 July 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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