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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
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
Summer constellations and asterisms rely more on large geometric patterns.
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Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
19 June 2026
Although satellite constellations such as Starlink and Amazon Leo have demonstrated that doing this is possible, the amount of data sent to and from space would balloon.
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Sven Bilén,
The Conversation,
16 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
Radio observatories designed to detect extremely faint signals from deep space now have to cope with interference from large satellite constellations.
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Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
13 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
There are concerns that these massive constellations increase the risk of space debris.
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David Faris,
Newsweek,
28 Dec. 2024
There are now constellations of satellite beaming connectivity down to the Earth’s surface, connecting even the most remote areas.
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Umair Irfan,
Vox,
28 Dec. 2024
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
Summer constellations and asterisms rely more on large geometric patterns.
—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
19 June 2026
Although satellite constellations such as Starlink and Amazon Leo have demonstrated that doing this is possible, the amount of data sent to and from space would balloon.
—
Sven Bilén,
The Conversation,
16 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
Radio observatories designed to detect extremely faint signals from deep space now have to cope with interference from large satellite constellations.
—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Researchers believe that advantage could make the technology attractive for future military satellite constellations.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
There are concerns that these massive constellations increase the risk of space debris.
—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
28 Dec. 2024
There are now constellations of satellite beaming connectivity down to the Earth’s surface, connecting even the most remote areas.
—
Umair Irfan,
Vox,
28 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constellations
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This medium-sized, rounded tree is appreciated for its fragrant white flower clusters in mid-to-late spring and year-round features.
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The first chapter of the AI investment cycle — the infrastructure buildout of GPU clusters, data centers, and networking fabric that drove NVIDIA's stock up several hundred percent and established the semiconductor complex as one of the decade's defining trades — is not over.
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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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What really matters, especially on this sensitive coastline, is whether that balance is kept, not just how the designs look.
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This one has a brown animal print that stands out but doesn't distract from the other lighter designs.
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The 937-pound (425-kilogram) spacecraft will launch into an initial testing orbit on June 27 and perform a series of checkouts to ensure that its basic systems (three main engines, 16 reaction control thrusters, solar arrays, robotic arms) are all working properly.
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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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Accommodations range from traditional hotel rooms to six-bedroom houses, ideal for larger groups.
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At the same time, progressive and labor groups that often find themselves at odds with the Chamber are avoiding jumping to conclusions, saying the move speaks more to the group’s quest for relevance than Becerra’s politics.
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The two Red Sky Ranch courses are both outstanding, ultra-dramatic mountain layouts with enormous elevation charges, and both by marquee designers, Tom Fazio and Greg Norman.
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The data gathered during this preliminary investigation will decide whether the firms progress to detailed engineering layouts, formal applications with maritime and atomic regulatory bodies, or the establishment of joint corporate entities to oversee physical production.
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Smaller batches typically mean more experimentation — the kind of one-off lagers, seasonal releases and limited tap-only pours that don’t make sense to package and ship across a wide distribution footprint.
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The cookies are made fresh daily in small batches with simple ingredients.
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Shacks, of which there were nine along the peninsula, would compete to outdo each other, lighting bonfires on the beach, supplying endless kegs, and inviting live bands.
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Participants were also given four elastic resistance bands and an adjustable step platform.
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“Constellations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constellations. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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