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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
Android Strategy Reverses Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Decision Competing Android manufacturers, including Samsung and Google, are removing entry-level storage configurations to accommodate price increases across flagship smartphone portfolios.
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Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Rooms All 53 rooms in the labyrinthine property are incredibly spacious with a wide variety of room configurations.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
For instance, on its website, ArcBlue shows configurations like a wide-field nightscape kit, deep-sky telephoto kit, deep-sky and planetary kit, ultra-light nightscape kit, and a DIY expansion kit for heavy-duty equatorial mounts and advanced telescopes.
—New Atlas, 12 June 2026
Today’s options are available in a range of finishes, silhouettes, and configurations for a dedicated office or makeshift workspace.
—Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
The twist-front top can also be worn in three different ways, giving you a ton of configurations.
—Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 12 June 2026
The carrier touts a simple sign-up via the Settings app—tap Cellular Data, then add AT&T Unlimited Day Pass—and lists 29 compatible configurations of the iPad, iPad Air, iPad mini, and iPad Pro.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
According to Naval News, the S-300 can carry up to 340 kilograms (750 pounds) of payload and remain airborne for more than 24 hours in surveillance configurations.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
While the outgoing bZ4X felt sluggish, the bZ flips the script with brisk acceleration in both single- and dual-motor configurations.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Rooms All 53 rooms in the labyrinthine property are incredibly spacious with a wide variety of room configurations.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
For instance, on its website, ArcBlue shows configurations like a wide-field nightscape kit, deep-sky telephoto kit, deep-sky and planetary kit, ultra-light nightscape kit, and a DIY expansion kit for heavy-duty equatorial mounts and advanced telescopes.
—New Atlas, 12 June 2026
Today’s options are available in a range of finishes, silhouettes, and configurations for a dedicated office or makeshift workspace.
—Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
The twist-front top can also be worn in three different ways, giving you a ton of configurations.
—Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 12 June 2026
The carrier touts a simple sign-up via the Settings app—tap Cellular Data, then add AT&T Unlimited Day Pass—and lists 29 compatible configurations of the iPad, iPad Air, iPad mini, and iPad Pro.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
According to Naval News, the S-300 can carry up to 340 kilograms (750 pounds) of payload and remain airborne for more than 24 hours in surveillance configurations.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
While the outgoing bZ4X felt sluggish, the bZ flips the script with brisk acceleration in both single- and dual-motor configurations.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for configurations
Noun
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Cloud-accessible quantum platforms, gateways, and hybrid architectures are connecting quantum resources to core enterprise infrastructure.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The company focuses on certification-grade energy storage systems that can be integrated into aircraft propulsion architectures and repeatedly deployed across different platforms once approved by regulators.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
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There’s a 7-inch TFT color display with three layouts, night mode, and Apple CarPlay as standard.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 13,
New Atlas,
13 June 2026
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Families will also appreciate the larger room layouts and pullout couch options in select suites, which make traveling with kids a little less chaotic and a lot more comfortable.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Luminate reports that in the most recent tracking period, the decade-old album sold 19,700 copies across all formats.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Shows were just really leaning into their formats this week.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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Don’t go over the top and try shapes or anything like that.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Next steps include testing with a wider variety of shapes and weights, and integrating neuromorphic computing to push the system even closer to the real neural circuitry of an octopus.—
Omar Kardoudi
June 13,
New Atlas,
13 June 2026
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Heavy dependence on a small number of cloud providers and foundation model developers creates single points of failure that traditional risk management frameworks were never designed to handle.—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Importantly, the bill also mandates that the frameworks developed by AI companies be audited annually by an independent third party to ensure compliance with the requirements in the bill — a first for AI legislation anywhere in the country.—
John R. Dearie,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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No formations, no expected goals, just unadulterated, cynical judgment from someone who needs a break from complaining about the Giants’ bullpen.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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The canvases, carefully arranged in structured compositions, rise in the gallery like geological formations or ancient architectural monuments, according to Claeysen-Gleyzon.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Those programs remain at an early stage, but CEPI is assessing whether any of these vaccine designs could be tested during the current outbreak.—
Paul Adepoju,
Scientific American,
14 June 2026
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Charlotte has already allocated $300,000 toward a study looking at alternative designs, modeling and simulation techniques for land use planning, Watlington said.—
Nicholas Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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Siebel Newsom is also behind the California Partners Project, which champions gender equity, but doesn’t receive a salary for that work, according to federal forms.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Floods threaten Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi Even if a tropical storm briefly forms in the Gulf, forecasters say the primary threat through midweek will be heavy rainfall, not wind.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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“Configurations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/configurations. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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