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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 Sign Up for Our Free Daily Newsletter Directly spotting a planet around another star is like trying to see the constellations at noon. — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 4 Nov. 2026 The move expands SpaceX’s connectivity strategy beyond its satellite constellation. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026 Meteors, which have particularly lengthy glowing trails, will appear to radiate from the Taurus constellation. — Dharma Niles, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026 SpaceX is proposing to operate up to 1 million data-center satellites through its upcoming Starmind constellation. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for constellation
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Noun
  • The hotel anchors Riverfront Village—a neat cluster of condos, restaurants, and the Riverfront Express Gondola.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Tech giants currently face various obstacles in expanding massive server clusters across North America.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Although more than half of the Paleolithic cave-art groupings recorded in Europe are located in the Iberian Peninsula, the study notes that the northeastern region has generally yielded only fragmentary evidence.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Israel’s largest Arab party grouping declared its support Thursday for Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government, potentially clearing the path for a coalition that excludes Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • That timeline reflects a development process built around rapid design iterations and in-house manufacturing capabilities.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Also new are the 17- to 19-in alloy wheel designs and the power-latching sliding doors and tailgate.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Its satellites use large communication arrays designed to connect with smartphones without requiring specialized satellite handsets.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Because each sensor responds differently, each source produces a distinctive voltage pattern across the array.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Supporters had hoped the freezing of the conflict since 2022 had allowed anti-Houthi forces to regroup, rearm, and emerge as a different fighting force than that which struggled to combat the group during the civil war from 2014-22.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 Nov. 2026
  • His family said a group of men grabbed his sister near Elm Street, prompting a verbal altercation involving Boling.
    — Doug Myers, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Outlooks and layouts vary but most rooms come with ravishing views of the Bosphorus; a few have terraces or gardens, while the split-level 5920-square-foot Peninsula Suite has a private rooftop terrace, outdoor swimming pool, gym, and hammam.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Both models include an interior kitchen block behind the driver's seat and a four-sleeper pop-up layout.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Seasoning sets are handcrafted in small batches, from sweet and savory to spicy and beyond.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Some examples include importing a long spreadsheet of customer records, simulating how an accounting batch will affect the general ledger before posting it or previewing the impact of a transaction on a project budget.
    — Steve Cangiano, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The band petered out by the end of the decade, exploring a more trip-hop/ambient sound under the name Hydroplane after Smith’s departure, with the Cat’s Miaow seemingly destined for obscurity.
    — David Glickman, Pitchfork, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Hundreds of Vang’s supporters converged in March for a fundraising concert by the band Cake, which formed in Sacramento.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2026

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“Constellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constellation. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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