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

Many of these phones already cost more than $1,000, and some stretch to over $2,000 in certain configurations. — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 19 Sep. 2026

Some incredibly successful drugs such as insulin and the weight loss drugs Wegovy and Zepbound are peptides, short chains of amino acids that can be made into countless configurations. — Jonathan Fahey, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

The company has not identified which three configurations were displayed. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026

Patent applications also describe possible configurations rather than necessarily documenting the exact setup operating at a company’s plant. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

Larger configurations, such as the R140X, incorporate swiveling crossbars with snap locks alongside vertical and horizontal dividers for customized interior partitioning. — IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026

Developer agents can pull packages, change configurations and push code through workflows automatically. — Ken Ammon, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Acer isn’t sharing pricing for any configurations of the Swift Blade 14 until closer to its December launch. — Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 2 Sep. 2026