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 Suddenly, constellations will sharpen into view, and meteors appear far more frequently. Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026 What to read next SpaceX's Starship megarocket is likely to play a key role in the deployment of data center constellations. Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 11 Aug. 2026 There are other existing and emerging satellite constellations capable of detecting and monitoring wildfires and wildfire smoke. Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026 But it’s also bound to create a growing artificial ring, especially as the constellations reach tens of thousands, and then hundreds of thousands satellites. Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026 Earth observation satellites, defense systems, communications constellations, weather platforms and remote-sensing networks are generating enormous volumes of information far from terrestrial cloud regions. Ben Topor, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Not a bright idea For his study, Hainaut, who has worked as an astronomer for ESO for over 30 years, set out to simulate the locations, motion, and brightness of all existing and planned satellite constellations. Chris Young july 28, Refractor, 28 July 2026 The stadium is filled with concertgoers wearing light-up wristbands, painting constellations across the stands. Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 20 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constellations
Noun
  • Scattered throughout are 17 suites unfolding across the hillside in clusters of ancient stone farmhouses.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Not all of these clusters have been linked to the same source, however.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • So on Friday, at UCLA’s second fall practice, the Bruins shifted around personnel and paired various offensive groupings.
    Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Scale and proportion also play a major role in helping groupings look balanced.
    Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026
Noun
  • On runway day, Naheim and Bryan have totally pivoted from their original designs.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026
  • With a first Sloane Square flagship and The Brooklyn extending one of its bestselling designs, the brand is entering its next stage of growth.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Songs were deconstructed and reconstructed each night as the pair hunched over their blinking arrays.
    Will Pritchard, Pitchfork, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The satellite had deployed its solar arrays and was firing its thrusters.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Brazilians lead the way in seven different age groups, from Philippe Coutinho at 16 all the way to Neymar aged 31.
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • These groups that are coming here are coming for one reason, and that is to provoke a reaction and generate attention.
    Heath Kalb, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Images from China over the years have shown a mockup of the presidential office, other government agencies and street layouts in Taipei built in the Chinese desert and troops attacking it in exercises.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • New lighting and wall labels, redesigned layouts, and the introduction of new services are all aimed at enhancing the visitor experience, while the Uffizi will protect its treasures through improved conservation and security schemes.
    News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Older age statements, barrel-strength bottlings, non-chill filtration, single barrels, micro-batches and distinctive packaging led to sustained success in export markets like Japan and Europe.
    Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Election workers moved additional batches to a second high-speed scanner, but election officials say that system couldn't accept two batches with identical batch names.
    Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Both bands share a genre-bending approach, improvising to create performances that — in theory, at least — are singular.
    Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • These bands help biologists track and monitor the birds over time.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2026

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“Constellations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constellations. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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