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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
Other configurations still take weeks or months to arrive from Apple’s online store and have been in limited supply at the company’s retail stores.
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Chris Welch, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Each arm is available in 5-DOF or 7-DOF configurations, with total system DOF ranging from 15 to 31.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
Apple’s online store wasn’t accepting orders for some high-end configurations of Mac Studio and Mac mini.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
But elsewhere Margaret—who produced the record with longtime collaborator Doug Saltzman—arranges the same core sounds into more interesting, textured configurations, wielding millennial touchstones without the baggage.
—Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2026
Accessible rooms are available in king and double-queen bed configurations, with features such as roll-in showers and accessible tubs.
—Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
This does not seem to be an issue specific to the M4 chip generation; most M4 iMac configurations, including those with 32GB of RAM, will arrive at your door within a week or two of being ordered.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
The VoloXPro offers many different technical configurations and variants, ranging from a minimalist cockpit with single-stick control to a high-end version with all the bells and whistles.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
The modular design holds the possibility for lots of configurations, making the furniture feel like multiple sets in one.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026
Chris Welch, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Each arm is available in 5-DOF or 7-DOF configurations, with total system DOF ranging from 15 to 31.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
Apple’s online store wasn’t accepting orders for some high-end configurations of Mac Studio and Mac mini.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
But elsewhere Margaret—who produced the record with longtime collaborator Doug Saltzman—arranges the same core sounds into more interesting, textured configurations, wielding millennial touchstones without the baggage.
—Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2026
Accessible rooms are available in king and double-queen bed configurations, with features such as roll-in showers and accessible tubs.
—Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
This does not seem to be an issue specific to the M4 chip generation; most M4 iMac configurations, including those with 32GB of RAM, will arrive at your door within a week or two of being ordered.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
The VoloXPro offers many different technical configurations and variants, ranging from a minimalist cockpit with single-stick control to a high-end version with all the bells and whistles.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
The modular design holds the possibility for lots of configurations, making the furniture feel like multiple sets in one.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for configurations
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Depending on the use case, that information may include security architectures, cryptographic implementations, authentication and access-control logic, vulnerability remediation code, trade secrets, and other proprietary business logic.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Apr. 2026
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The company says the model replaces fragmented, task-specific architectures typically used in robotics with a single framework capable of handling multiple tasks and environments.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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As the model is semi-custom, the owner could pick between two layouts and customize certain areas.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
2 May 2026
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Corner layouts maximize seating without sacrificing flow.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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The campaign is also calling for experienced independent moderators to run the debate and that it be aired on accessible formats for the entire voting public.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
2 May 2026
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In an edition that was all about the subtleties of watchmaking, one had to keep their eyes peeled to get all the subtleties of what the exhibitors at Watches and Wonders packed into 40-something-millimeter formats.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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At one point, Obama asked the architects to think of the works of Constantin Brancusi, the modernist sculptor known for his inventive shapes and textures.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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There are 10,000 tomato varieties—of which only 600 are grown commercially—offering an astounding range of colors, shapes, and flavors.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
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Retail’s identity frameworks and supply chain’s architectural guardrails will be borrowed by those still catching up.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Diversity Across Markets Requires Adaptive Infrastructure Africa is not a single market but instead a collection of economies with distinct regulatory frameworks, languages, and consumer behaviors.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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The mosaic offers a detailed portrait of a region brimming with ancient ridges known as boxwork formations that resemble spiderwebs.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Tight ends had a banner weekend with 22 picked, the most since 2015, according to Sportradar, as the league’s trend of more multi-tight-end formations put a premium on the position.—
Josh Dubow,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Throughout the night, Taylor was outfitted in Calvin Klein Collection custom designs.—
Eve Batey,
Vanity Fair,
3 May 2026
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Originally, the designs were for everything to be about toys.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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The host of Watch What Happens Live and executive producer of The Real Housewives franchise, Cohen is bobbing and weaving from one reality universe to the other in many different forms.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
4 May 2026
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Compensation for all other forms of payment, including a voucher, credit, or Free Spirit points, is pending and will need to be determined through the bankruptcy process, the airline’s release states.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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“Configurations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/configurations. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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