CONFIGURATIONS Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

configurations

noun

plural of configuration

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 The findings support recent research that suggests glacier drainage systems do not simply switch between two configurations during surge cycles. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026 First-class seats will come with 32-inch 4K high-definition screens, Bang and Olufsen noise-cancelling headphones and options for passengers to book double bed and face-to-face dining configurations. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026 Possible configurations of military discounts abound, so fully understanding each promotion in question is key. — Alexis Berger, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2026 Devices running some configurations of Alpine Linux, and possibly other distributions, are affected by a decade-old vulnerability that allows attackers to log into devices with no password. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026 Other configurations using alternate frame colors and polarized or Transitions lenses run as high as $579. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026 However, some configurations designed to maximize AI accuracy generated higher testing costs. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026 Many possible configurations of the ISM could satisfy the same data, said Gregory Green, an astronomer at Westlake University in Hangzhou, China. — Perri Thaler, Quanta Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026 The result is often dozens of tools, each with its own policies, configurations and management requirements. — Alex Spokoiny, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Engineered for both land and ship platforms, the system complements the proven ASTER missile family, reinforcing integrated air and missile defense architectures to neutralize emerging hypersonic threats.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
But Mies’ 860-880 North Lake Shore Drive, completed in 1952, changed the calculus and blurred the line between commercial and residential architectures.

— Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

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Noun

Outlooks and layouts vary but most rooms come with ravishing views of the Bosphorus; a few have terraces or gardens, while the split-level 5920-square-foot Peninsula Suite has a private rooftop terrace, outdoor swimming pool, gym, and hammam.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
The dungeons were ominous, multi-level complexes with layouts both eldritch and natural, no longer limited to square tile arrangements.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of layouts

Noun

For freelancers and small business owners handling several content formats, that range reduces the need to switch workspaces.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 1 Nov. 2026
The deluxe reissue sold 78,000 equivalent album units across over 20 formats and variants combined to take the top spot, Billboard reports.

— Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of formats

Noun

Species living on sandy seabeds or those with very different body shapes and arm lengths might use different strategies to negotiate openings, Kuba added.

— Reuters, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2026
Diamonds are custom-cut in step and baguette shapes to follow each curve, with some pieces in the diamond suite topping the 12-carat mark.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026

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National governments will already be looking at their aviation authority regulations and frameworks and there will be discussions at the European and global level, John Edwards, senior consultant at Gates Aviation in London, said by phone.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
The experience of the past eight months suggests that resilience has been earned, through adjustment, stronger policy frameworks, and buffers built before the conflict.

— Jihad Azour, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of frameworks

Noun

Recent conflicts have demonstrated that relatively inexpensive unmanned aircraft can challenge conventional military formations, expose logistical infrastructure and create persistent surveillance threats.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Somehow, this fact seems to echo the rightness of the way things are naturally formed in the world—like the coloring of rock formations or the markings on an animal’s hide.

— Artforum, Artforum, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of formations

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Also new are the 17- to 19-in alloy wheel designs and the power-latching sliding doors and tailgate.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
In theory, testing virtual designs will cut down development cycles, predict equipment degradation, and avoid costly trial-and-error during physical builds.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of designs

Noun

These results implied either that the models were engaged in two unrelated forms of introspection, or that one of the processes wasn’t introspection after all.

— Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026
His houses often favored strong geometric forms, generous glazing, and a close relationship with the landscape—a combination that helped set them apart from the more traditional shingled homes that have long defined the region.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026

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