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

Other configurations could potentially perform electronic warfare (EW), communications relay, decoy, surveillance, or strike functions. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026

Terraces in various configurations have capacious daybeds and sometimes plunge pools for gazing at the expansive sea views. — Rachel Howard, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026

That creates friction with organizations pre-wired to freeze configurations, validate extensively and minimize variation before production. — Rajjie Sarmey, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Until a particle is observed, all of its possible configurations effectively exist at once. — Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 23 Sep. 2026

Performance The new mini re-uses the launch strategy for last year’s Mac Studios, which used an M4 Max in the base model and an M3 Ultra in the top-tier configurations. — ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026

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

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