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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
Need help finding stars, planets and constellations?
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John Tufts, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
There are 12 zodiac signs based on the 12 constellations in the sky.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
The reverse dial is equally mesmerizing, with a sky chart that shows the sidereal day and tracks the constellations in real-time.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
And as the slow catastrophe builds, fuel reserves for satellite constellations will bleed down into the red from so many extensive orbital maneuvers.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2025
Satellite mega-constellations like Guowang, Qianfan, and Hongtu-3 will greatly improve China’s ability to challenge SpaceX’s orbital dominance.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Sitting low in the southern horizon, the Fomalhaut is one of the brightest stars of the season, standing out among the other constellations.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
One of my favorite little constellations in the same area is Delphinus the Dolphin.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
The Zodiac refers to the collection of constellations that emerge in the path that the sun appears to take through the sky from our perspective on Earth.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
John Tufts, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
There are 12 zodiac signs based on the 12 constellations in the sky.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
The reverse dial is equally mesmerizing, with a sky chart that shows the sidereal day and tracks the constellations in real-time.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
And as the slow catastrophe builds, fuel reserves for satellite constellations will bleed down into the red from so many extensive orbital maneuvers.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2025
Satellite mega-constellations like Guowang, Qianfan, and Hongtu-3 will greatly improve China’s ability to challenge SpaceX’s orbital dominance.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Sitting low in the southern horizon, the Fomalhaut is one of the brightest stars of the season, standing out among the other constellations.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
One of my favorite little constellations in the same area is Delphinus the Dolphin.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
The Zodiac refers to the collection of constellations that emerge in the path that the sun appears to take through the sky from our perspective on Earth.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constellations
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If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Its placement in the rankings highlights how coastal areas of China invest in large-scale infrastructure to support their dense urban and industrial clusters.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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The pair's influence generally seems to result in a style of hit that Swift has referred to as a glitter gel pen song, one of three metaphorical groupings of music that make up her discography.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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Three-receiver sets are the norm for nearly every team on Seattle’s schedule, and Macdonald likes to match those 11 personnel groupings with his three best cover corners.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Those attributes — earning Piccioli a reputation in fashion as one of its great romantics — were also apparent in his designs for Balenciaga, which incorporated plenty of thoughtful details that referenced the archive.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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The coveted lineup boasts warm wood pieces, modern designs, clean lines, and accessible price points that offer a calming, cohesive aesthetic.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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These cheerful yellow dishes remind us of our grandparents’ tablescapes with colorful arrays of roasted vegetables and desserts filled with fresh berries.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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Until now, similar arrays held only hundreds of qubits.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Sep. 2025
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Approximately 1,400 Palestinians and 13 Israelis died in the operation, which lasted 22 days, according to aid groups.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Most Marxist groups in Britain have spent at least some years inside the Labour Party, hoping to change it from within.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
4 Oct. 2025
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Inside, high ceilings, open-plan layouts, and walls of glass create a bright, airy interior that brings the surrounding landscape into every room.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Oct. 2025
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Already, three in 10 advertisers are using Gen AI creative tools to tick off laborious tasks, like automatically adjusting images, copy and layouts for different ad placements in seconds.—
Derya Matras,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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The sales pitch included the possibility to order small batches, starting from 300 pieces and the possibility to import into Europe with zero percent tax.—
Ellen Groves,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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Working in 2 batches, cook sandwiches until toasted and cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes per side.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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In the Eighties, Campbell met Scialfa when the two sang and played together in bands on the New York club scene, met Springsteen at a birthday party for E Street bassist Garry Tallent, and guested on one of Scialfa’s albums.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
6 Oct. 2025
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These devices emit bursts of electromagnetic energy across multiple bands, effectively blinding or hijacking most standard FPV drones that depend on Wi-Fi or radio.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Constellations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constellations. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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