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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
One of the majestic constellations is Leo the Lion, which really resembles a lion.
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Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
Although constellations are always in the sky, which star formations are visible in the Northern Hemisphere can depend on the weather and the time of year.
—Nathaniel Levine, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
Add bright winter constellations and a changing sky — and perhaps even some northern lights — and this weekend offers one of winter’s most engaging naked-eye displays.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Need help finding stars, planets and constellations?
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 28 Jan. 2026
However, new constellations like Amazon Leo and AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird satellite arrays only deepen the problem.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
During the winter season, two celestial dogs — the constellations Canis Major and Canis Minor — are on display in our evening sky.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Stargazing, finding constellations and watching meteor showers as a kid inspired my own sense of awe around the vastness of space and possibilities in our universe.
—Emma Marcucci, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2026
The illuminated umbrella props will be illustrated with constellations, planets and other heavenly bodies.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
Although constellations are always in the sky, which star formations are visible in the Northern Hemisphere can depend on the weather and the time of year.
—Nathaniel Levine, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
Add bright winter constellations and a changing sky — and perhaps even some northern lights — and this weekend offers one of winter’s most engaging naked-eye displays.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Need help finding stars, planets and constellations?
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 28 Jan. 2026
However, new constellations like Amazon Leo and AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird satellite arrays only deepen the problem.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
During the winter season, two celestial dogs — the constellations Canis Major and Canis Minor — are on display in our evening sky.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Stargazing, finding constellations and watching meteor showers as a kid inspired my own sense of awe around the vastness of space and possibilities in our universe.
—Emma Marcucci, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2026
The illuminated umbrella props will be illustrated with constellations, planets and other heavenly bodies.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constellations
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However, proto-clusters, or still-forming galaxy clusters, appear far earlier.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
2 Feb. 2026
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To create the most impactful small flower bed, pinpoint a few key areas in your front yard and plant clusters of perennials rather than attempting to fill entire garden beds, says Janney.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
31 Jan. 2026
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For example, of 11 S&P 500 sectors – groupings of stocks according to industry and function – three are reporting an increase in net profit margin in the final three months of 2025 compared to the fourth quarter 2024.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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With five defensive backs on the field most of the time, Patterson’s scheme is intended to adjust to any offense, allowing for his defense to limit substitutions and match up against most personnel groupings.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Unlike traditional high-bypass turbofan engines, open-fan designs feature exposed fan blades, allowing for larger diameters with lower aerodynamic drag.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Feb. 2026
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Steve’s numerous bestsellers and iconic book cover designs include Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace, Vineland by Thomas Pynchon, Running With Scissors by Augustin Burroughs, and Barrel Fever by David Sedaris.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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By building arrays of outdoor telescopes that gather and focus that blue light, these Čerenkov telescopes can help us reconstruct the original direction and energy of these ultra-fast cosmic rays that strike and interact with Earth’s atmosphere.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Jan. 2026
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Binoculars and telescopes, though, will provide an enhanced view that could even unveil details like the station's solar arrays and individual modules, according to the Planetary Society.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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His June assault on Iran’s nuclear facilities had two carrier groups in the region, more there as a counter-weight to any Iranian reprisals than to be directly involved in the attack.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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In the event of a counter-protest, police can separate the two groups — as long as the groups can still see and hear each other.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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This includes upgrading existing facilities and incorporating advanced manufacturing techniques, production lines, tooling and plant layouts to meet urgent production demand.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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Fisher says kids are also playing a role in shaping how homes are used, from flexible layouts to spaces that support multigenerational living.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Working in batches as needed, arrange in a single layer in air-fryer basket.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Jan. 2026
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Usually beer is blended from multiple different, unpredictable batches of beer to create a balanced, complex product.—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The disruptions can cause degradation or signal loss in high-frequency communication bands across the side of the Earth facing the Sun.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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Locally heavy snowfall in bands.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Constellations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constellations. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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