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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 Milky Way is visible to the naked eye, along with the Southern Cross and indigenous constellations in the shape of baby lambs and foxes with pointy ears.
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Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
For years, SpaceX's workhorse Falcon 9, a two-stage 230-foot rocket, has been the sole rocket capable of launching and deploying Starlink satellites into a rapdily growing constellation essential to the company's lucrative internet business.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Since the titan creature coils around the north celestial pole, the meteors will come from the constellation Draco in the northern sky, and the best views will be in the Northern Hemisphere—including all across the U.S.
As always, this astronomical event is best viewed from a dark sky area.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
The meteors appear to come from the area of the constellation Taurus, though the meteors will be visible throughout the night sky.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
For years, SpaceX's workhorse Falcon 9, a two-stage 230-foot rocket, has been the sole rocket capable of launching and deploying Starlink satellites into a rapdily growing constellation essential to the company's lucrative internet business.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Since the titan creature coils around the north celestial pole, the meteors will come from the constellation Draco in the northern sky, and the best views will be in the Northern Hemisphere—including all across the U.S.
As always, this astronomical event is best viewed from a dark sky area.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
The meteors appear to come from the area of the constellation Taurus, though the meteors will be visible throughout the night sky.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constellation
Noun
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If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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With over 30 active researchers in UL’s battery cluster and the AMPEiRE centre for battery and energy materials research, the university continues to lead the charge toward a cleaner energy future.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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In January, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger also withdrew from West African regional bloc Ecowas, having earlier formed their own Alliance of Sahel States grouping.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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If this was a novel, the heroes would be Joe Whebbe and Rhonda Paoli, his wife and partner in their design/renovation business, who’ve saved Kamman’s 300,000 books.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
20 Oct. 2025
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The hydrogel’s design creates a huge challenge space.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Brewers do have an array of young arms that could fill out the rotation, but having a veteran like Scherzer can go a long way, especially in the postseason.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Snap a picture with the city’s famous rainbow crosswalks and take some time to browse the array of restaurants, stores, and coffee shops here, many tucked inside historic buildings.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The group's annual Halloween consumer survey for 2025 indicates 79% of consumers expect higher prices directly related to tariffs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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The group did not share his cause of death.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Although visually spectacular, her layout was impractical, with slower firing rates and complex handling.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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Keep It Moving Game rooms thrive on dynamic, flexible layouts.—
Catherine Hong,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This cozy brew can also be made in large batches for a fall movie marathon, book club, or Halloween party.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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Given the boost the networks have enjoyed since Nielsen upgraded its ratings methodology last month, NBC’s first batch of NBA deliveries should be a treat for advertisers.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In addition to a band or DJ, this performer can engage the audience and provide them with a bona fide show.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Sam Rivers, bassist and founding member of the metal band Limp Bizkit, died on Saturday, the band announced in a social media post.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Constellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constellation. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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