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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
Buyers will be able to choose between three configurations, including the seven-seat Ultra, the seven-seat Ultra+ Qijia, and the six-seat Ultra+ Executive variant.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Since Golin’s death in 2019, the company has been through a few configurations before Walker was recruited as CEO.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 8 May 2026
The CoStar analysis combines data for all apartment bedroom configurations to determine its overall rent and occupancy statistics.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
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.
—Chris Welch, Fortune, 2 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
And the Neo is still readily available from third-party retailers like Amazon and Best Buy; most Mac mini and Mac Studio configurations are also sold out on these third-party sites.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Since Golin’s death in 2019, the company has been through a few configurations before Walker was recruited as CEO.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 8 May 2026
The CoStar analysis combines data for all apartment bedroom configurations to determine its overall rent and occupancy statistics.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
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.
—Chris Welch, Fortune, 2 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
And the Neo is still readily available from third-party retailers like Amazon and Best Buy; most Mac mini and Mac Studio configurations are also sold out on these third-party sites.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for configurations
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Counter–uncrewed aerial system (CUAS) technologies have become critical components of modern air defense architectures.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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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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Newer ships have improved insulation and smarter layouts, but the laws of physics still apply at sea.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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They are built through intelligent layouts, durable materials, adaptable living spaces and improvements that reflect how people actually live and envision their futures.—
Zakkiyyah Terrell White,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Another major addition for 2026 is the Fantastic Pavilion Vertical Cinema Showcase, dedicated to emerging mobile-first storytelling formats and short-form genre content.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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That game also recently switched formats, though sales have dropped about 24% in Massachusetts because jackpots have not been as high as expected.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Or do your own thing with free-form shapes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Breads of many shapes sit in a row on the front counter at three-week-old Kouzeh Bakery, on display behind glass.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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The financing and regulatory frameworks had to be built from scratch.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The cycle that isn’t The idea that economies expand and contract in predictable waves is one of the most durable frameworks in economics.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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Inspired by natural cave formations, the 6-meter (20-feet) tall, 50-square-meter (538-square-foot) house took just 14 days to print on site — from foundation to rooftop parapet — using a giant gantry printer, says Igarashi.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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Both the absolute and relative formations have been developing since the beginning of 2026.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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Their designs integrate modesty as a core aesthetic principle rather than a constraint, resulting in garments that feel intentional and elegant.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
10 May 2026
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The pots feature a variety of motifs from floral designs to western desert cactus vibes.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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Vatkin is represented by works in his signature style, where thick, layered brushstrokes, fragmented forms and a vivid use of color create a sense of motion and instability.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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Unlike most forms of hantavirus, which spread from rodents to humans, Andes is the only strain that is able to transmit from person to person, heightening fears about how outbreaks could unfold under the right conditions.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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“Configurations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/configurations. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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