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as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
the constellation of beliefs, attitudes, and values that serve to define liberalism today
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as in grouping
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
the organization invited an impressive constellation of guest speakers
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as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
there's a constantly shifting constellation of relationships among the characters of the novel
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Recent Examples of constellation
The launch marks the final step in the three-satellite constellation, which aims to compete with Starlink, providing broader internet connection across continents.
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Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Hitting a cadence… Arianespace has been contracted by Amazon to carry out 18 missions supporting the deployment of its satellite constellation, which is intended to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink global broadband network.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
This was the third launch of operational satellites for Amazon’s broadband internet constellation, which is seeking to become a competitor to SpaceX’s Starlink service.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
The meteors appear to radiate from the constellation Aquarius, which rises in the eastern sky during the pre-dawn hours.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
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Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Hitting a cadence… Arianespace has been contracted by Amazon to carry out 18 missions supporting the deployment of its satellite constellation, which is intended to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink global broadband network.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
This was the third launch of operational satellites for Amazon’s broadband internet constellation, which is seeking to become a competitor to SpaceX’s Starlink service.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
The meteors appear to radiate from the constellation Aquarius, which rises in the eastern sky during the pre-dawn hours.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constellation
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Now, research strengthens an alternative theory that attributes the cooling to a violent cluster of volcanic eruptions.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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When two galaxy clusters collide, the normal matter inside — mostly in the form of gas — would interact, experience friction, heat up, and emit X-rays.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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The student center features comfortable leather furniture – easier to clean up spills – arranged in groupings so students could chat with each other, perhaps study together, perhaps even just take a nap.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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The eccentric design of Olana was inspired by fortresses in Persia (where, curiously, Church hadn’t travelled), as well as Italian, East Indian, Gothic Revival, and French Second Empire architecture.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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This fanny pack offers a streamlined design that blends easily with your go-to travel outfit.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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Wanting to step up their efforts to battle an array of aquatic invaders, federal agencies have launched a $550,000 prize challenge to solicit help in eliminating the risk of the mussels spreading.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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That would require training and up-skilling a whole array of professionals in Hong Kong.—
Brian Wong,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Subscribe to the free Vintage Chicago Tribune newsletter, join our Chicagoland history Facebook group, stay current with Today in Chicago History and follow us on Instagram for more from Chicago’s past.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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The seniors were a very tight-knight group.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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As the model is semi-custom, the owner could pick between two layouts and customize certain areas.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
2 May 2026
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The images convincingly matched the visual layout and typography used by the two publications, filled in coherent text, and generated the names of actual authors.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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Your next batch of cookies (and cakes, and brownies) will thank you.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 May 2026
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Either way, another batch of rain moves into the area Sunday night.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Bridge tenders will respond to special requests to lift the bridge after midnight if given a two-hour notice; requests can be made by calling MnDOT’s 24-hour dispatch at 651-234-7110 or via marine band radio Channel 16.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
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Additionally, the band’s legendary album, Hotel California, has been re-certified 28x Platinum by the RIAA, scoring the third best-selling album of all time.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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“Constellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constellation. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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