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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
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as in layouts
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 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
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as in shapes
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 configurations
Managing the process technologically can be a significant benefit, with configurations allowing some degree of coexistence between programs, providing a much greater window for change.
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Thomas Berndorfer, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Additional configurations include operating frequencies of 720 kHz and 850kHz.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
Some of them have sections painted over in red or black that further amplify these configurations.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 14 May 2026
Jeep produces several Wrangler trims designed for off-roading, but many of these configurations have poor fuel economy.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 13 May 2026
This modular stroller converts from a single to a double, with over 20 configurations for seats, bassinets and car seat placements.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Some Ubuntu configurations use AppArmor to prevent untrusted users from creating namespace contents.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
Since Golin’s death in 2019, the company has been through a few configurations before Walker was recruited as CEO.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 8 May 2026
The CoStar analysis combines data for all apartment bedroom configurations to determine its overall rent and occupancy statistics.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Thomas Berndorfer, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Additional configurations include operating frequencies of 720 kHz and 850kHz.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
Some of them have sections painted over in red or black that further amplify these configurations.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 14 May 2026
Jeep produces several Wrangler trims designed for off-roading, but many of these configurations have poor fuel economy.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 13 May 2026
This modular stroller converts from a single to a double, with over 20 configurations for seats, bassinets and car seat placements.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Some Ubuntu configurations use AppArmor to prevent untrusted users from creating namespace contents.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
Since Golin’s death in 2019, the company has been through a few configurations before Walker was recruited as CEO.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 8 May 2026
The CoStar analysis combines data for all apartment bedroom configurations to determine its overall rent and occupancy statistics.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for configurations
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The drive for digital sovereignty is reaching all continents, often throwing long-standing IT architectures and the dependencies that come with them into doubt or disarray.—
Kevin Korte,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Although there are fewer cores than the main desktop and laptop chip lines, Wildcat Lake still leverages cutting-edge process nodes and architectures.—
Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
13 May 2026
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Kin caregivers particularly struggle to afford housing with enough rooms and accessible, aging-friendly layouts.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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The permanent pavers add a personal touch to any outdoor area through distinctive layouts and textures.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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As on-set conflict between Emilia and Esteban escalates, Sorogoyen begins to mix digital film, 35 mm, 16 mm and 8 mm, widescreen and box formats, color and black and white.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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The trend is also showing up in more polished drink formats.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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These tawny shapes look otherworldly, particularly when midday light beams shine through.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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The company still sells its classic animal crackers today, featuring shapes such as elephants, lions, camels, bears and tigers.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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The cast also includes Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth and Tara Sutaria in what Yash describes as roles built around power dynamics that extend beyond conventional gender frameworks.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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The governance, audit, and insurance frameworks enterprises rely on were written for a world where a human approved every transaction.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Havasu Falls, Havasupai Reservation, Arizona Havasu Falls, located within the Havasupai Reservation just beyond the southwest corner of Grand Canyon National Park, attract visitors with their bright blue and green waters and the surrounding travertine rock formations.—
Talia Avakian,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Entrepreneurship momentum continued in April, marking 560,194 new formations—a 9% increase over the same month a year prior.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Having also grown up in Puerto Rico, Soto now intentionally repurposes objects and designs from her childhood into pieces of art that represent life on the small island, such as her upholstered plastic lawn chairs, which are deeply connected to Puerto Rican culture.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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The two-piece creation was the first of two designs from Rose, an Oscar winner.—
Julie Tremaine,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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The last five millennia have typically seen a great diversity of co-existing political forms—sometimes overlapping and symbiotic, sometimes divided and incommensurable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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About 15 minutes before game time in Tijuana, a line forms next to the Toros’ dugout, and Turner signs for fans in Dodgers caps and lucha libre masks.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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“Configurations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/configurations. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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