Synonyms of configurations

configurations

noun

plural of configuration

1

as in architectures

the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form

the basic configuration of the building is that of a geodesic dome

Synonyms & Similar Words

• architectures
• frameworks
• structures
• infrastructures
• fabrics
• skeletons
• shells
• shapes
• frames
• framings
• cadres
• armatures
• figures
• edifices
• cages
• lattices
• contours
• networks
• profiles
• chassis
• outlines
• silhouettes

2

as in layouts

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

a small business computer system in its simplest configuration

Synonyms & Similar Words

• layouts
• formations
• formats
• setups
• arrangements
• designs
• conformations
• setouts
• plans
• compositions
• structures
• schemes
• constructions
• builds
• constitutions
• makeups
• getups

3

as in formats

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• layouts
• formats
• designs
• compositions
• patterns
• themes
• arrangements
• motifs
• forms
• constellations
• makeups
• getups
• ordonnances

4

as in shapes

the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance

a birthday cake in the configuration of a top hat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shapes
• forms
• geometries
• figures
• silhouettes
• fashions
• conformations
• layouts
• contours
• outlines
• profiles
• designs
• casts
• skeletons
• frameworks
• frames
• patterns
• organizations
• formats
• shells
• setups
• plans
• arrangements
• makeups

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• materials
• substances
• compositions
• matters
• stuff
• raw materials

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of configurations

Lockheed Martin says its Black Hawk digital twin is designed to reflect the aircraft’s systems, components, and configurations. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026

The changes produce new attractors that correspond to stable cell types in the low-lying valleys; unstable gene-activity configurations constitute the high ground. — Quanta Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026

In the initial phase of testing, Waymo mapped the streets in the areas where the company planned to operate, then integrated the Waymo Driver software with local lighting and traffic safety configurations. — Henry Payne, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Living organisms primarily make proteins from amino acids with L configurations. — Sajish Mathew, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2026

The flagship Surface Laptop Ultra and RTX Spark laptops from Dell, Lenovo, MSI, HP, and Asus start as low as $2,599 for configurations with an 18-core CPU, 24GB of unified memory, and 512GB of storage. — Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 7 Oct. 2026

Hotel TVs can use specialized commercial software and configurations that work differently from the smart TV sitting in your living room. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Gillette Stadium lists its capacity at 64,628, though seating configurations can vary for concerts and other events, according to the venue’s website. — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2026

It was offered in a small range of configurations, with this particular iteration perhaps the most striking. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026