1
as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
an array of baseball gloves in the corner of his room
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as in grouping
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
a motley array of travelers waiting for the bus
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as in attire
dressy clothing
dressed in festive array for the city's annual New Year's Eve celebration
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as in sequence
the way objects in space or events in time are arranged or follow one another
a marching band's carefully choreographed array
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as in to adorn
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
a door arrayed for the holidays with a beautiful evergreen wreath
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as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
arrayed in a wedding dress that has been handed down in the family for generations
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as in to classify
to put into a particular arrangement
arrayed his baseball cards in order of their rarity and consequent monetary value
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Recent Examples of array
Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
The job cuts would affect an array of agencies, including those responsible for trash removal, transportation programs and street light maintenance.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
Like the Kurds, whose historic homeland was arrayed among several Middle Eastern states when nation states were being drawn, many Balochis want more autonomy, if not a state of their own—and some have taken up arms.
—Karl Vick, TIME, 25 Mar. 2025
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Noun
In addition to the interior amenities, the estate features an array of waterfront offerings, including a 51-foot yacht currently berthed at the Corinthian Yacht Club, as well as a coveted 60-foot slip at San Francisco’s Pier 39.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
The job cuts would affect an array of agencies, including those responsible for trash removal, transportation programs and street light maintenance.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
Verb
If you’re already used to having three displays arrayed on your desk, perhaps with some of them oriented in portrait mode, using the ZenScreen Duo will feel second nature.
—PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
Like the Kurds, whose historic homeland was arrayed among several Middle Eastern states when nation states were being drawn, many Balochis want more autonomy, if not a state of their own—and some have taken up arms.
—Karl Vick, TIME, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for array
Noun
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This fungus cluster also generated airborne spores, infecting the soldiers.—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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While red, inflamed skin was often seen as the norm, my flares—ranging from deep brown or purplish dry patches to clusters of tiny, itchy bumps—looked more like a disease to be feared and ashamed of rather than understood and treated.—
Raelle Kennedy,
Health,
12 May 2025
Noun
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2025
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Treat them well, and these versatile groupings will dazzle all season long.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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Punjabi actor, singer and producer Diljit Dosanjh took the third position wearing a Prabal Gurung look inspired by royal Sikh attire and earning an MIV of $7.3 million, while Hamilton, Domingo and Bad Bunny, who wore Prada, filled out the top five spots among Met Gala men.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2025
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Stokes opted for all-black dressing to complement Ballerini’s attire.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 May 2025
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The entire sequence unfolds at Galilee Gulch, played in the show by a mansion on Lake Murray, just outside the state capital of Columbia, that happens to be the largest single-family residence in South Carolina, at around 18,000 square feet.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Early in the first half against Villa, one sequence demonstrated the two most outstanding aspects of Lavia’s game: his ability to receive and retain the ball under pressure, and his talent for identifying and playing line-breaking passes that give his team an advantage.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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The Indian army said in a statement late on Friday that drones were sighted in 26 locations across a wide area of India's west and northwest from Kashmir and states bordering Pakistan to the edge of the Arabian Sea.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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Taylor Swift probably wants to use her army of 35-year-old white women to get access to the nuclear codes.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
9 May 2025
Verb
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The inside collar is grey, mimicking the concrete interior structure of the Monster, and is adorned with 1912, the year Fenway Park first opened.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
16 May 2025
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Some jeans are adorned with crystals, while others have a grunge and vintage, aged appearance.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Over an hour after the white smoke emerged, the new pope, clad in his papal vestments, stepped onto the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica and greeted the world.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
8 May 2025
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Photo : David Fitzgerald A circular foyer clad in hexagonal tile introduces the home.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
8 May 2025
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Boys of Summer is classified as a fougère, a classically masculine scent categorized by herbaceous top notes (usually lavender), a floral heart, and a green, woody base.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
Glamour,
2 May 2025
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According to the plan, the parade would be classified as a national special security event, and that request has been submitted by the National Park Service and is under review.—
Lolita C. Baldor,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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“Array.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/array. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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