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

Gillette Stadium lists its capacity at 64,628, though seating configurations can vary for concerts and other events, according to the venue’s website. — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2026

It was offered in a small range of configurations, with this particular iteration perhaps the most striking. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026

Information was duplicated across five or six locations, sometimes appearing in slightly different configurations. — Megan Molteni, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026

Officials on Wednesday presented an arena design with rows of retractable seats that would allow for configurations featuring three basketball courts, five volleyball courts, 12 pickleball courts or 28,000 square feet of meeting space on the floor. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

That dual-mode capability allows the Navy to manage aircraft with different GPS configurations during the transition. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026

Consumers have already felt the memory crunch, as the shortage has raised costs for prebuilt PCs and pushed OEMs to offer lower RAM configurations at higher prices. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026

The collection will be released in 2xLP, 4xLP, 2xCD and digital configurations. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 30 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