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
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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 portion of the sky that was visible to me from my balcony and wasn't blocked by trees contained the constellation Pegasus.
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Harry Bennett, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The company has plans to launch a new constellation of 48 satellites, which promise to offer stronger signal quality for indoor and in-vehicle use, along with other enhanced features.
—PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
There are many different networks of terror online, all with a constellation of differing ideologies, though many of them overlap.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
The guest list sparkled like a star chart: when Armani calls, constellations show up.
—Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025
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Harry Bennett, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The company has plans to launch a new constellation of 48 satellites, which promise to offer stronger signal quality for indoor and in-vehicle use, along with other enhanced features.
—PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
There are many different networks of terror online, all with a constellation of differing ideologies, though many of them overlap.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
The guest list sparkled like a star chart: when Armani calls, constellations show up.
—Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constellation
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Mechanical controls already seen on the F80 have been carried over, including the Engine Start button, while the digital cluster allows the rapid reconfiguration of the electric driving modes via the eManettino.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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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,
10 Sep. 2025
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The layout, designed by architect Lek Bunnag, boasts groupings of villas and semi-private pools with a main central Moon Pool and bar located on the cliffside.—
Alissa Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Other potential groupings include 2006 Emmy winner Mariska Hargitay, who could reunite with her former Law & Order co-lead (and close friend) Christopher Meloni.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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Thanks to cross-generational compatibility and modular design, many components—such as controllers and DFMs—can be refurbished and redeployed within the Pure Storage product ecosystem.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The sneakers feature Altra’s signature FootShape design, which splays at the front to give your toes ample space for natural movement.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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The array of ferocious brushstrokes, scratches, and painterly drips amplify the complex dialogue, inviting the viewer’s interpretation.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Much of the more complicated Swyft logic board was consolidated into smaller custom gate array chips for mass production, along with the use of a regular 68000 instead of the more limited 68008, which was also cheaper in volume despite only being run at 5MHz.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Multiple White House officials arrived in their current jobs after working at Turning Point USA, the conservative outreach group that Kirk led and co-founded to energize Republicans on college campuses.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Critics and rights groups argued that both the ban and the bill function as tools for censorship, threatening freedom of expression, press freedom and fundamental rights.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Instead of designing every joint one by one, the engineers can copy layouts from anatomy books, making the whole design process easier.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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New hotels come in all shapes and sizes and can feature custom furnishings, open-plan layouts, views that overlook crystal blue water, rooftop infinity pools with panoramic views, culinary artistry and transformative Wellbeing Centers.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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And its gentle formula of exfoliating sugars and nourishing coconut and sunflower oils is made in small batches in the US.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Make a big batch of homemade slow-cooker apple butter and use some as the perfect filling for this pound cake, or just pick up a jar from the local farmer's market.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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His hypnotic dance with a marching band in the finale cemented Milchick as both comic relief and a sinister presence — a balance that earned Tillman his first Emmy nomination and win.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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And even in recent interviews given to promote the residency’s resumption, other band members were cagey about exactly what went down, before Neil himself let the cat out of the bag.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Constellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constellation. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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