configurations

plural of configuration
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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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Recent Examples of configurations To meet the needs of users across different regions, the Orico Travel Power Strip is available with different port configurations and charging capabilities. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Traditional computational fluid dynamics and structural analysis tools can make design optimization slow because engineers have to narrow many possible configurations into a manageable set. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026 Moving past basic seven-seater, the N90 offers several configurations that mimic or build upon classic RV design. New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2026 Like other Castlery sofas, the Hamilton collection includes a wide variety of configurations at different price points. Susie Plotkin, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026 Amazon just put a variety of MacBooks on sale, slashing up to $500 off the most expensive MacBook Pro configurations. Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 29 July 2026 For time spent on land, the island also features a compact golf course with three greens and multiple teeing areas that can be arranged into 21 different hole configurations. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 July 2026 Renovations on the venue cost $11 million, and include brand-new sound systems, six bars, and configurations for multiple seating charts, maxing out at a capacity of 1,000. Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 July 2026 The Ram 1500 is also easily customizable thanks to its many configurations. Charles Singh, USA Today, 24 July 2026
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Noun
  • Agentic architectures make this worse in a way architecture diagrams don't show.
    Claude Mandy, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • That's already some serious driving distance, and Chinese automakers are starting to push well past those limits into four-figure mileage territory by pairing their most efficient ICE technology with advanced electric drive architectures.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2026
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  • Images from China over the years have shown a mockup of the presidential office, other government agencies and street layouts in Taipei built in the Chinese desert and troops attacking it in exercises.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • New lighting and wall labels, redesigned layouts, and the introduction of new services are all aimed at enhancing the visitor experience, while the Uffizi will protect its treasures through improved conservation and security schemes.
    News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 2026
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  • New formats and models Some companies in China are going further to upend entertainment.
    Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Beverages tablets and vapes already offer experiences with little to no traditional cannabis odor, Pih points out, and even smokeable and vapeable formats are getting more discreet through better formulation.
    Peter Su, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
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  • In many species, the pronotum extends over the body to form elaborate shapes that resemble thorns, buds, or other plant structures, providing excellent camouflage.
    Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The area is charming, with the houses themselves a mishmash of shapes of colors—miniature, red roof dwellings decorated with wooden panels are piled next to slim, towering town houses embellished with sweeping bay windows.
    CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026
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  • Anthropic and Google DeepMind run comparable capability frameworks, and their next frontier releases will reveal whether Critical designations become routine or stay an OpenAI story.
    Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The Importance of Adhering to Strong Frameworks Organizations must also remain aware that there are many existing frameworks in relation to security policies that can help IT teams lay the groundwork for strong AI security practices and protocols.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The dramatic rock formations and suspension bridge make this one of the region’s most memorable walks.
    Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 7 Aug. 2026
  • During the first three practices of training camp, Sadiq was used in a variety of formations and roles.
    Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • An internal skunkworks was set up in California with a brief to rethink the idea of a universal EV platform from the ground up, taking into account the advances made by EV startups and clean-sheet designs both in the US but especially China.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026
  • In 1912, the pen cases were acquired by Louis Cartier as reference pieces for his jewelry designs.
    News Desk, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
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  • Rotate proudly champions the dress in all its forms, a vision brought to life by Danish influencers Thora Valdimars and Jeanette Friis Madsen.
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Gauss described a method to combine two of these forms to produce a third.
    Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2026

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