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as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
the basic configuration of the building is that of a geodesic dome
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as in layout
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
a small business computer system in its simplest configuration
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as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
his photographs have an intentionally loose configuration, with no single object intended as the primary center of interest
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as in shape
the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance
a birthday cake in the configuration of a top hat
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Recent Examples of configuration
Security experts warn that when firewall configuration files and credentials are exposed, attackers can more easily map out a network, identify vulnerabilities and bypass protections that would normally stop an intrusion.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
SpaceX, which Musk founded in 2002, is working on a configuration of its Starship spacecraft that can meet astronauts on the Orion capsule in lunar orbit and ferry them to the surface.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
This configuration is even better than our review unit, with both the RAM and storage doubled, as well as a 14th-generation Intel Core i5 processor.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
The six-degree configuration ensures Orion's course isn't altered as the spacecraft makes attitude adjustments, auto-correcting any deviation caused by the slight movements.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2026
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
SpaceX, which Musk founded in 2002, is working on a configuration of its Starship spacecraft that can meet astronauts on the Orion capsule in lunar orbit and ferry them to the surface.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
This configuration is even better than our review unit, with both the RAM and storage doubled, as well as a 14th-generation Intel Core i5 processor.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
The six-degree configuration ensures Orion's course isn't altered as the spacecraft makes attitude adjustments, auto-correcting any deviation caused by the slight movements.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for configuration
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In theory, that’s what Slot wants his side to do, but in practice this season, due to personnel, fitness and at times structure, the Liverpool high press has lacked the intensity, aggression and intelligence of previous years.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Given the structure's historic landmark status, preserving heritage was of utmost importance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Strict regulations required the new buildings to follow the exact blueprint of the original layout, so bungalows, villas and residences are scattered between lush gardens and the shoreline.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Here, the layout funnels life toward one central gathering space.—
David Caraccio
April 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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The show mostly avoids the politics that swirl around the design business, especially these days when critics are obsessed with the environmental evils of fast fashion and the shortcomings of an industry known to exploit labor around the globe.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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The design process took more than five years, a negotiation between the city’s strict hydraulic requirements and the neighborhood’s shifting wishes; the result was something no one had pictured in advance.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The pull-on waistband hits around the belly button, and the slightly wide-leg sweatpant shape feels relaxed without veering into bell-bottom territory.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2026
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By pretty much every metric — student loan debt, credit scores, rates of homeownership — those who left were in worse financial shape than their neighbors, prompting them to leave for a better economic climate.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Potenza emphasized broader implications for mental health frameworks and future research directions.—
Crista Marchesseault,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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The flight control software uses a modular publish-subscribe framework, allowing parallel data processing and making system expansion straightforward.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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The look can be as minimalist as gems sprinkled on the tips of neutral nails or as bold as clusters of various stone sizes in intricate formations.—
Jesa Marie Calaor,
Allure,
8 Apr. 2026
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By automating what used to be manual hurdles, these platforms are helping streamline the formation process and may reduce some traditional barriers to entry.—
William Jones,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Video from GoPro cameras outside the capsule streamed down in low-resolution format, due to limitations on bandwidth coming back from deep space, but the Artemis II astronauts were expected to downlink sharper telephoto snapshots overnight Monday into Tuesday morning.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
7 Apr. 2026
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Kourtesis’ ear for texture and immersive sensibilities are well suited to the DJ-Kicks format, which favors channeling emotion and building tension.—
Matthew Ismael Ruiz,
Pitchfork,
7 Apr. 2026
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Those who felt the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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If his form has wavered, then so has a more literal kind of dependability.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Configuration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/configuration. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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