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 It is controlled through constellations of Proliferated Low-Earth Orbit (pLEO) satellites capable of handling dozens of networked aircraft simultaneously. New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026 The company now wants to scale from individual vessels to autonomous constellations. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026 The watch, first introduced in 2010, is a rarity that combines a complex cosmotourbillion with a minute repeater function and a star chart showing the constellations in the Northern Hemisphere moving in real time. Carol Besler, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026 The company is developing the more powerful rocket to support large commercial and national security satellite constellations, of which there soon may be a high demand. Josh Dinner, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2026 The film’s opening scene has her wading naked in Hampstead Ponds at night, looking up at the blinking stars and naming the constellations to herself, then closing her eyes as if to let the galaxies above wash over her. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026 Crisp, clear nights are also ideal for stargazing, including the chance to see constellations not visible from much of the Northern Hemisphere. Stuart Rigg, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2026 High school students interning at an observatory in Hawaii have successfully imaged a pair of colliding spiral galaxies located deep within overlapping cultural constellations. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026 But there’s a trade-off in that lower-altitude constellations require more satellites for seamless global coverage. Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constellations
Noun
  • Wire cables, arranged in clusters across a gallery floor, conjure tufts of grass.
    Carolina A. Miranda, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Cut the clusters in half on an angle and add to shallot mixture (don’t stir).
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Sadiq, with his versatility, is the key that unlocks those groupings.
    Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Many of these countries were British colonies, some of which were also once part of British West Africa or British East Africa administrative groupings.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Household furnishings like clocks and bedspreads sported his designs.
    BETH J. HARPAZ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The two materials are intended to serve different battery manufacturing requirements as energy storage systems become larger and battery designs evolve.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • In the foreground, the telescope's payload adapter can be seen, while just behind, the orbital observatory floats into the blackness of space with its solar arrays still folded for launch.
    Brett Tingley, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The lightweight profile allows energy generation on load-sensitive surfaces that cannot carry standard solar arrays.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • For groups of six to 10, the library offers a private dining space that can be booked ahead.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The $177 billion finding represents nearly 10% of federal discretionary spending, the groups said.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Autumn Ring will return in December for the first time since GT6, and interestingly, it’ll be offered with two layouts.
    Adam Ismail, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Mini Domy The Brda has lots of options available, including different interior layouts, an optional deck area, and the ability to swap out the steps for an indoor spiral staircase.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • What the company is doing is buying batches of stock, creating a tokenized version of each share, and then offering contracts that provide customers with a financial claim on those tokens.
    Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The type of salt always matters, but especially so in large batches.
    Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Some bands with a four-decade career would be disappointed by the turnout, or by the realization that many fans not wearing Maiden shirts are dressed in Megadeth merch.
    Jon Wiederhorn, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Last year, immigration raids and tariffs hung over the celebration causing the event and mas bands to make adjustments.
    Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

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“Constellations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constellations. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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