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as in clusters
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 groupings
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 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
It's located near the border separating the constellations Pisces and Cetus.
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Joe Rao,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
Today, direct-to-device communications, proliferated constellations, orbital data centers and autonomous satellite operations are moving critical parts of our digital infrastructure into space.
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Charles Beames,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Another approach leverages the rapid proliferation of constellations of low Earth orbit communication satellites.
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Zak Kassas,
The Conversation,
23 June 2026
Over the last half-decade, the number of active satellites has grown from about 3,000 in low-Earth orbit to more than 15,000, and the number continues to grow with each launch of Starlink satellites, Amazon Leo satellites, and China’s Guowang and Qianfan constellations.
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Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
Their main task was to agree on a standard set of constellations to avoid worldwide confusion.
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Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
14 June 2026
Researchers believe that advantage could make the technology attractive for future military satellite constellations.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
Today, direct-to-device communications, proliferated constellations, orbital data centers and autonomous satellite operations are moving critical parts of our digital infrastructure into space.
—
Charles Beames,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Another approach leverages the rapid proliferation of constellations of low Earth orbit communication satellites.
—
Zak Kassas,
The Conversation,
23 June 2026
Over the last half-decade, the number of active satellites has grown from about 3,000 in low-Earth orbit to more than 15,000, and the number continues to grow with each launch of Starlink satellites, Amazon Leo satellites, and China’s Guowang and Qianfan constellations.
—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
Their main task was to agree on a standard set of constellations to avoid worldwide confusion.
—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
14 June 2026
Researchers believe that advantage could make the technology attractive for future military satellite constellations.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constellations
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Lee said the southwest will host major chip production clusters, drawing on abundant, underused power.
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Chloe Bailey Clad in an hourglass Valdrin Sahiti gown, Chloe Bailey continued her blond bob era, pairing the pithy style with stringent liner and lash clusters along her waterline.
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.
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The celebration included dual Zac Posen custom designs – DeGeneres in a cream vest and slacks, de Rossi in a tuxedo halter top and baby pink tulle skirt – plus an all-vegan menu, and it was officiated by self-help author and friend Wayne Dyer.
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Its designs are worn by on-court officials, lines judges and ball boys and girls, embedding the brand directly into the tournament’s visual language.
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Observers on the ground have also noticed what appear to be solar arrays extending from Shenlong, based on analysis of telescope imagery.
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At that time, engineers were racing to piece together the Link satellite from a mix of structural components, fuel tanks, solar arrays, thrusters, and robotic arms designed to grab onto Swift more than 200 miles above the planet.
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Large friendship groups can be a really cool experience, but can also pose challenges in terms of the depths of intimacy that can be cultivated with each person.
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Its beachfront villas suit multigenerational families and friend groups alike, with activities ranging from oyster roasts to horseback riding, shooting, golf, biking, kayaking, boating and fishing.
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Unlike conventional transistor layouts, nanostack vertically stacks and staggers transistors, allowing more components to be integrated within the same footprint.
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Its latest creation in Beverly Hills falls in step with the firm’s signature flair for striking layouts and a strong emphasis on seamless indoor-outdoor living.
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So far, the Pentagon has released three batches of files ranging from decades-old FBI reports to more recent military videos showing orbs darting or soaring through the sky.
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Demo Brewing Company Malt Row’s most compact brewery, Demo, makes small craft batches, so their tap list is constantly evolving.
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People magazine at the time estimated the wedding cost $1 million and noted the event included four bands and a fireworks show.
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The team looked at what bands were cool and what labels were on the rise at the time.
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“Constellations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constellations. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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