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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
Kids can enjoy multiple configurations, including a regular-style sofa.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
And in most baseline agent configurations, that data accumulates.
—Keivan Navaie, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Oct. 2025
That said, workstation pricing is difficult to compare meaningfully due to the wide variability in configurations and intended use cases.
—PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
Honda first manufactured the CB350 in a number of configurations between 1968 and 1974, including a twin and a four-cylinder (which was known as the CB350F).
—New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2025
The research team also revealed that the system is optimized for 625 parametric building designs covering different energy use intensities (EUI) and geometric configurations, defined by façade area-to-volume, length-to-width, and height-to-footprint ratios.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
Is the question whether or not parents should be able to opt their students out of the reality that families come in a large variety of shapes, sizes, shades, and configurations?
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Here, the ski-in, ski-out Hoshino Resorts Bandaisan Onsen Hotel offers lodgings at affordable prices and has several room configurations for groups or families.
—Adam H. Graham, AFAR Media, 14 Oct. 2025
The Canadian band today also announced Rush 50, a 50-track anthology available in five distinct configurations, including the Super Deluxe Edition, Rush Store Exclusive Super Deluxe Edition, seven-LP Deluxe Edition, four-CD Deluxe Edition and Digital Edition.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
And in most baseline agent configurations, that data accumulates.
—Keivan Navaie, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Oct. 2025
That said, workstation pricing is difficult to compare meaningfully due to the wide variability in configurations and intended use cases.
—PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
Honda first manufactured the CB350 in a number of configurations between 1968 and 1974, including a twin and a four-cylinder (which was known as the CB350F).
—New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2025
The research team also revealed that the system is optimized for 625 parametric building designs covering different energy use intensities (EUI) and geometric configurations, defined by façade area-to-volume, length-to-width, and height-to-footprint ratios.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
Is the question whether or not parents should be able to opt their students out of the reality that families come in a large variety of shapes, sizes, shades, and configurations?
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Here, the ski-in, ski-out Hoshino Resorts Bandaisan Onsen Hotel offers lodgings at affordable prices and has several room configurations for groups or families.
—Adam H. Graham, AFAR Media, 14 Oct. 2025
The Canadian band today also announced Rush 50, a 50-track anthology available in five distinct configurations, including the Super Deluxe Edition, Rush Store Exclusive Super Deluxe Edition, seven-LP Deluxe Edition, four-CD Deluxe Edition and Digital Edition.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for configurations
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Advertisement Leading labs are already increasingly leveraging AI systems to accelerate their own research and development (R&D) pipelines, by designing new algorithms, proposing entirely new architectures or optimizing code.—
Yoshua Bengio,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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However, with the rise of complex multi-physics scenarios in new energy, smart vehicles, and semiconductors in recent years, legacy CAE architectures have begun to reveal their limitations.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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Striking marble and travertine walls are a few of the natural materials first noticed in the communal spaces and extended into the residences, which come in one- to five-bedroom layouts.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
21 Oct. 2025
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The neon skyline of the city is somewhat pretty, but most levels — from underground clubs to ethereal dimensions — mostly boil down to a series of tight corridors, routinely recycling their layouts.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
20 Oct. 2025
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And to see our work in more formats (text, video, audio) and on more platforms (JSOnline, of course, but also Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and more).—
GREG BOROWSKI,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Still, Montgomery is a Flex-at-best option in 12-team formats.—
Brad Evans,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Aside from the classic pillow design, there are more shapes catered to all sleeping styles, including a crescent design for side and back sleepers and a cutout option for side sleepers.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
22 Oct. 2025
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While attempting a new hairstyle can feel a bit intimidating, Taylor encourages experimentation and reminds us that curls come in various shapes, patterns, and sizes.—
Essence,
Essence,
21 Oct. 2025
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Ultimately, companies should be integrating crisis scenarios into risk management frameworks and ensuring that potential threats are considered in strategic planning.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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Press mentions, quality backlinks and the frequency of my proprietary frameworks’ citations indicate whether our narrative is resonating and relevant.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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In 2017, McVay and the Rams used 11 personnel at a higher frequency than any other NFL team and exploited the popular defensive schemes of the time from those formations.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Badlands, North Dakota North Dakota’s Badlands is known for its rugged landscape, including sweeping hills, prairie grasses, canyons and rock formations, as well as native wildlife.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Stephen Carter has made a name for himself in Hollywood by defining the look of wealth in 21st-century America with his production designs for such iconic fare as Succession.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Oct. 2025
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Compared to the larger Luka designs, this Mini has fewer pockets inside, with the addition of a phone-sized pocket on the exterior.—
Jackie Cucco,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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Repeat process a few times, just until a cohesive dough forms.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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Here, artisans guide visitors through the basics of whittling and woodturning workshops, teaching you about the tools and techniques of one of the oldest forms of art.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Configurations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/configurations. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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