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

Beyond spectrum, the same scarcity governs orbital slots, which are handed out first-come, first-served, so the biggest constellations race to file before rivals can. — Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026

This week, Turkish officials championed a constellation of Turkish arms companies, including firms that have made the nation a powerhouse manufacturer of drones, as key to the revival of NATO’s defense-industrial base. — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 9 July 2026

Payloads included two satellites for the Missile Defense Agency to track hypersonic missiles and four more satellites for the Tranche 0 constellation for the Space Development Agency. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2026

Schumer, who steers millions in outside spending through a constellation of PACs, threatened to freeze all investments in Maine unless Platner ends his campaign, but has otherwise stayed silent on the jockeying. — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 7 July 2026