Synonyms of constellation

constellation

noun

ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈlā-shən 

1

as in cluster

a number of things considered as a unit

the constellation of beliefs, attitudes, and values that serve to define liberalism today

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cluster
• array
• batch
• collection
• assemblage
• bunch
• grouping
• group
• package
• lot
• set
• battery
• clump
• assortment
• variety
• series
• suite
• bank
• band
• block
• clutch
• mixture
• parcel
• clot
• conglomeration
• jumble
• knot
• muster
• aggregation
• accumulation
• the whole kit and caboodle
• passel
• huddle
• aggregate
• hodgepodge
• agglomeration
• odds and ends
• miscellany
• cycle
• sundries
• suit
• run

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unit
• entity
• item
• single

2

as in grouping

a usually small number of persons considered as a unit

the organization invited an impressive constellation of guest speakers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grouping
• group
• cluster
• batch
• band
• bunch
• lot
• array
• crop
• crew
• team
• party
• battery
• consort
• collective
• squadron
• clutch
• platoon
• body
• circle
• organization
• parcel
• knot
• battalion
• gathering
• school
• the whole kit and caboodle
• huddle
• passel
• faction
• brigade
• coterie
• gang
• clan
• clique
• task force
• assembly
• round
• confederacy
• boodle
• congregation
• posse
• guild
• federation
• ring
• coalition
• union
• sect
• alliance
• phalanx
• bloc
• set
• confederation
• muster
• league
• bevy
• fellowship
• outfit
• brood
• order
• covey

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• individual
• single

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• design
• layout
• composition
• format
• pattern
• motif
• theme
• arrangement
• configuration
• form
• makeup
• getup
• ordonnance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of constellation

During its flight, SpaceX deployed 26 Starlink V3 next-gen satellites into its constellation of thousands of internet satellites that provide broadband access worldwide. — Brendan Byrne, NPR, 28 Sep. 2026

Experts warn that massive constellations could be incredibly ecologically damaging, releasing copious amounts of atmospheric pollution and risking damage to the ozone layer. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 24 Sep. 2026

Like Turgenev’s story, the film is a container for different characters, allowing the audience to draw their own constellations between the story’s points. — James Folta, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2026

The company plans to expand the three-satellite system into a 60-spacecraft constellation in low Earth orbit. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026