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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
As satellite constellations grow, global cooperation is essential to avoid collisions and ensure effective space traffic management.
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Alexander Görlach, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
For Becky Nace, there was a constellation of reasons why Jackson County voters soundly defeated a stadium sales tax for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals in 2024.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
That annual orbital reckoning also means the same constellations appear in the same part of the sky on the same calendar dates, providing a sense of regularity.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 8 Jan. 2026
Control over that constellation of assets has shaped political outcomes more reliably than elections, courts or party structures.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
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Alexander Görlach, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
For Becky Nace, there was a constellation of reasons why Jackson County voters soundly defeated a stadium sales tax for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals in 2024.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
That annual orbital reckoning also means the same constellations appear in the same part of the sky on the same calendar dates, providing a sense of regularity.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 8 Jan. 2026
Control over that constellation of assets has shaped political outcomes more reliably than elections, courts or party structures.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constellation
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Analysts found that the cluster outperformed Nvidia’s leading system at the time on some metrics.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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Looking forward, Zoomlion plans to advance robot clusters that can self-perceive, adapt, and make decisions within smart factory environments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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During the bye week review, the coaching staff went through what the Rams had done previously with the grouping, most notably in last year’s playoff victory over the Minnesota Vikings.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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In the 2022-23 season, the grouping of Oleksandr Zinchenko, Granit Xhaka, Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus helped make Arsenal’s left-sided attacks unpredictable.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The runner offers a neutral design with texture and fluff that gives your feet something comfy to sink into.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Ross is considered one of the most important figures in golf, and the club is frequently praised for staying true to his traditional design style.—
Chase Jordan
January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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This compact option has space for six cards, cash, and coins, and comes in an array of colors.—
Stephanie Gray,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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The hotel faces onto the grandiose Andrássy Avenue, home to the opera house and an array of high-end boutiques such as Louis Vuitton, but leaving the main drag reveals edgier and arguably far more interesting streets.—
Cassie Doney,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Jan. 2026
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Israeli attacks weakened Iran’s regional armed proxy groups such as Hamas and Hezbollahwhile US strikes dealt significant damage to the country’s nuclear program, which the government spent billions to develop.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Associated Press reported that the grim discovery underscores the tactics used by criminal groups competing for control of territory and trafficking routes, especially along the country’s coastline.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Professor Alan Woodward, a security expert at the University of Surrey, highlighted the technical feasibility of espionage given the physical layout, The Telegraph reported.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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In architecture lingo, Rudolph thought intensely in terms of section — about vertical space — over plan or what is a traditional layout.—
Anthony Paletta,
Curbed,
13 Jan. 2026
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The streaming music giant unveils its global list of Artists to Watch 2026, a batch of must-hear, do-see acts across Afrobeats, country, hip-hop, Latin and more.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
14 Jan. 2026
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Make a double batch to pack as gifts, or set a bowl on the coffee table as a way-fun alternative to Chex Mix.—
Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
14 Jan. 2026
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The performances promoted the band's latest album, Greetings from Your Hometown.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Hart played drums in Grateful Dead from 1967 through 1971 and again from 1974 through 1995, when the band performed their final show.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Constellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constellation. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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