constellations

plural of constellation
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as in designs
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 constellations 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 These changes have democratized space, resulting in a massive increase in space traffic, not least constellations in low Earth orbit (LEO) that comprise thousands of satellites. — David Zamora, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Each bedroom draws inspiration for its decor from a theme—tarot, constellations, nature, serpents, and Salem itself—without crossing into kitschy territory. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2026 Both are now racing to develop next-gen satellite constellations with far faster speeds and coverage. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026 There is the ability with these new constellations to give you that type of connectivity on these spaces. — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2026 Major countries and corporations are rushing to develop their own proprietary communications constellations. — Gerard Toal, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026 The entities operating the Guowang and Qianfan satellite constellations, which intend to compete with Starlink, plan to launch nearly 30,000 communications satellites over the next decade or so. — Kathleen Curlee, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2026 The rocket will deploy large-scale satellite internet constellations. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constellations
Noun
  • Two other large, bright open star clusters in this region that look great in 10x50 binoculars are the glittering stars of NGC 752 in Andromeda and M34, a bright, hazy patch in Perseus.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Talks for arrangements that would see Moonshot rent access to clusters of 8,000 or more Blackwell GPUs hosted in the region have taken place, one source said.
    — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 5 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
  • If Saturday’s results mirror the polls, Opportunity would hold the balance of power – with both the incumbent right and the opposition left coalition groupings in need of their support to secure a majority.
    — Todd Symons, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Aquascape designs and builds equipment and other products used in outdoor landscape ponds.
    — John W. Bateman, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The retailer offers customizable holiday photo cards starting at approximately 65 cents each for select 5-by-7-inch designs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • These eight new arrays will boost the station's available power by a total of 30%, according to NASA officials.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Its four fixed radar arrays are designed to improve the ship’s ability to detect and track aircraft, cruise missiles, and ballistic missile threats.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Before Wilson went out, Buzelis played extensive minutes with these secondary groups, which afforded him greater on-ball privileges (and responsibilities) to create on the offensive end of the ball.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The researchers demonstrated that individual units could perform manipulation and locomotion independently, while connected groups could coordinate their movements to transport objects.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 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
  • The dungeons were ominous, multi-level complexes with layouts both eldritch and natural, no longer limited to square tile arrangements.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The couple gives the dough two days to rise before boiling and baking, then brings small batches to farmers markets.
    — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Leftover grease can affect future batches of icing, while soap residue can leave an unwanted taste.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • One of music’s highest-selling contemporary Christian bands will be performing in the Kansas City area for the second year in a row.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 13 Nov. 2026
  • By midday Friday, the warmer air will put a halt to the chances of snow, with the lake-effect bands moving offshore.
    — Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026

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“Constellations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constellations. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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