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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
Auto enthusiasts and fans of the brand can also learn more about R1 and R2 builds, specs, and configurations at these spaces along with potentially experiencing a test drive of different models.
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Charles Singh, USA Today, 29 May 2026
In principle, the Schrödinger equation tells you how all these different configurations contribute to the ground state and what its overall energy should be.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 May 2026
Your TravelMate's display, meanwhile, will depend on the specific configurations available in your region.
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
LPDDR5x memory, though MSI hasn’t specified what RAM configurations will be available.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 29 May 2026
Additionally, multiplayer will include dedicated Gunfight maps, multiple Big War maps built for vehicle and infantry combat, and Kill Block, a dynamic battleground with more than 500 configurations that reshape routes, sightlines, and cover to keep players adapting round after round.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 28 May 2026
The company uses something called Agent Operating Procedures (AOPs), which let companies define how their AI agents should behave using natural language instead of rigid configurations.
—Ellen Sheng, CNBC, 19 May 2026
O’Brien continues to produce under the Sixteen Films banner but is also on a mission to gather all of Loach’s films in one collection, which is no mean feat because they were made under so many different production, sales and distribution configurations.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 19 May 2026
This feature allows users to customize aspect ratios and picture sizes with one-touch switching between preset configurations.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, interestingengineering.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Charles Singh, USA Today, 29 May 2026
In principle, the Schrödinger equation tells you how all these different configurations contribute to the ground state and what its overall energy should be.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 May 2026
Your TravelMate's display, meanwhile, will depend on the specific configurations available in your region.
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
LPDDR5x memory, though MSI hasn’t specified what RAM configurations will be available.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 29 May 2026
Additionally, multiplayer will include dedicated Gunfight maps, multiple Big War maps built for vehicle and infantry combat, and Kill Block, a dynamic battleground with more than 500 configurations that reshape routes, sightlines, and cover to keep players adapting round after round.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 28 May 2026
The company uses something called Agent Operating Procedures (AOPs), which let companies define how their AI agents should behave using natural language instead of rigid configurations.
—Ellen Sheng, CNBC, 19 May 2026
O’Brien continues to produce under the Sixteen Films banner but is also on a mission to gather all of Loach’s films in one collection, which is no mean feat because they were made under so many different production, sales and distribution configurations.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 19 May 2026
This feature allows users to customize aspect ratios and picture sizes with one-touch switching between preset configurations.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, interestingengineering.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for configurations
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First-strike platform Mass drivers on the moon would operate largely outside existing early warning and attribution architectures, thereby complicating detection and response by existing early warning systems.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
28 May 2026
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Multiple quantum hardware architectures are converging on this threshold.—
Sandy Peng,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Home tasks are tougher, as layouts and tasks are more varied and messy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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New enrichment features and varied yard layouts are meant to encourage more natural giraffe behavior, Putney said.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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True quantum-safe migration will depend on the deployment of post-quantum address formats like P2QRH, which are currently in the draft BIP stage and not yet activated on mainnet.—
Sandy Peng,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Since acquiring Foot Locker, Dick’s has sought to take advantage of its sprawling store footprint and unique customer demographic while also doing the hard work of closing underperforming stores, reworking the assortment and changing store formats.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
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Perry loves short, tubular shapes for catching all those flavorful bread crumbs and cheese.—
Deputy Food Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Today’s new wave of halter tops feels grown-up and refined, reimagined in sleek, streamlined shapes that have become fixtures everywhere from the runway to the red carpet — and across the vacation wardrobes defining Euro-summer style.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
30 May 2026
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The question is whether your governance frameworks have caught up with what your developers are already doing.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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John Woods, Lombard Odier’s Asia chief investment officer, warned that many families risk squandering wealth without stronger governance and planning frameworks.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Heavy crude extraction is generally more difficult than conventional oil production because the oil is denser and flows less easily through reservoir formations.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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These part-time civilian formations are designed to provide decentralized local resistance, guerrilla operations and logistical support in the event of foreign attack.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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Florence loves to experiment with her style and aesthetic, finding a home in the designs of romantic, high drama-hitting Harris Reed, Simone Rocha, and Rodarte.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
31 May 2026
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Cowgirl nail designs are not totally new—Americana has been having a moment.—
Elle Turner,
Glamour,
31 May 2026
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Both photographers transform trees into arboreal personae through intent perusal and framing, deploy cars less as signifiers than as compositional forms, and relish discovering architectural oddities.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Carney said his government has introduced legislation over the last year to combat antisemitism and other forms of hatred.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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“Configurations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/configurations. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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