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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
Decades of service have enabled the aircraft to evolve into a versatile platform with numerous specialized mission configurations, from search and rescue to electronic warfare.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 Apr. 2026
Shipping estimates for certain configurations of the Mac mini are up to 10-12 weeks, with the earliest Apple Store pickup date in New York City in mid-July.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Guests requiring accessible room configurations or transportation should confirm arrangements prior to arrival.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
And even in their weight these buildings are even, equal configurations in their overall size and width, with pillars that were built for the floods or for the quakes.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
As previously stated, the K2 HE is available in configurations other than the concrete featured in this review.
—Francisco Lahoz, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Older skin demands a gentler touch and sometimes specific needle configurations.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
Early on, Omar said in an interview, his style was particularly influenced by the configurations and flavor combinations mastered by Enrique Olvera at his seminal Mexico City restaurant Pujol.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
The day the investigation began, SeaWorld Orlando’s webpage said the ban on rollator walkers was for the safety of park guests and employees, while the pages for Aquatica Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay said the ban was due to different pathway configurations and terrain in those theme parks.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 Apr. 2026
Shipping estimates for certain configurations of the Mac mini are up to 10-12 weeks, with the earliest Apple Store pickup date in New York City in mid-July.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Guests requiring accessible room configurations or transportation should confirm arrangements prior to arrival.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
And even in their weight these buildings are even, equal configurations in their overall size and width, with pillars that were built for the floods or for the quakes.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
As previously stated, the K2 HE is available in configurations other than the concrete featured in this review.
—Francisco Lahoz, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Older skin demands a gentler touch and sometimes specific needle configurations.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
Early on, Omar said in an interview, his style was particularly influenced by the configurations and flavor combinations mastered by Enrique Olvera at his seminal Mexico City restaurant Pujol.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
The day the investigation began, SeaWorld Orlando’s webpage said the ban on rollator walkers was for the safety of park guests and employees, while the pages for Aquatica Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay said the ban was due to different pathway configurations and terrain in those theme parks.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for configurations
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What looked like a narrow corridor of cosmic architectures now opens into an embarrassment of possibilities.—
Paul M. Sutter,
Scientific American,
27 Mar. 2026
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Organizations may experiment constantly, yet their architectures of experimentation increasingly resemble one another.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Mar. 2026
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Many layouts include kitchens with wine refrigerators, and homeowners can incorporate additional custom wine storage in their apartments.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
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The system can also distribute impacts across patterns such as circular, rectangular, or linear layouts.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Apr. 2026
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His team cleans and converts messy internal files—from handwritten field notes for commercial clients to exotic classified file formats for the government—so they can be searched safely inside a secure vector database.—
Erik German,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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There are a number of premier formats.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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The results were colorful, bursting with shapes and patterns, but often totally bizarre.—
Gabe Montesanti,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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Now in its 10th year in the Golden State, TinyFest brings together dozens of homebuilders and merchants who showcase the concept, their many shapes and forms, all in one place.—
Amancai Biraben,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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Most current educational models were built on frameworks from the 1920s, optimized for uniformity and rote instruction, not for the range of students in classrooms today.—
Sherri Helvie,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Covalent organic frameworks have been explored as potential electrolyte materials because of their porous and stable structures.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Fittingly enough for a road trip, three of the sites are made of old cars arranged in curious formations.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The group is now a 40,000-strong corps widely seen as one of Ukraine’s most effective fighting formations within official defense forces.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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His plans and designs preserved the Mansion by dividing it into four condominium units.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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The fuel maintains the same external geometry as existing 19-element and 37-element fuel designs, which allows it to be integrated into current CANDU and pressurized heavy-water reactor systems without hardware or core design modifications.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Apr. 2026
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Broadly speaking, the panel was addressed to the arts, not only the visual arts but also all forms of writing, including journalism.—
John McPhee,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Solar energy is still one of the cheapest forms of energy, and energy is in higher demand than ever, partly due to artificial intelligence data center construction.—
Ayurella Horn-Muller,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Configurations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/configurations. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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