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 Other ambitious constellations, such as Amazon LEO or China's Thousand Sails, or Qianfan, are currently being deployed, actively adding to the high number of satellites operating in low Earth orbit. Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 15 July 2026 But other types of AI workloads—like inference—are much less dependent on satellite-to-satellite latency and may be adaptable to operate within satellite constellations. Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026 Finally, light pollution is already interfering with astronomical observations—a problem made even worse by satellite constellations like SpaceX’s 10,000-strong Starlink fleet. Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 14 July 2026 The whole family can also take part in the resort’s Jungle Tour that explores Tulum’s unique ecosystems, then learn about constellations while admiring the night sky during The Stargazer program. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 14 July 2026 For critics, the issue highlights a gap in how the US regulates satellites, as some groups have been calling for the FCC to conduct environmental reviews of large satellite constellations. Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 10 July 2026 Beyond spectrum, the same scarcity governs orbital slots, which are handed out first-come, first-served, so the biggest constellations race to file before rivals can. Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026 One of my favorite little constellations, Delphinus the Dolphin, is not far from the star Altair. Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 5 July 2026 Whether that’s just piggybacking on the R&D funding that created the internet in the first place, or the GPS constellations that were required for Zip2, his first city directory. Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constellations
Noun
  • But this year the shrub and tree forms, pruned and unpruned, are full of colorful clusters of blooms.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026
  • Saggar, who is familiar with the parasite, said there could be multiple clusters involving different sources.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 11 July 2026
Noun
  • When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
  • These groupings leave out some players under contract in Sean Kuraly, Alex Steeves and Mikey Eyssimont.
    Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 7 July 2026
Noun
  • But scrutiny of the project intensified after preliminary designs were released late last year.
    DJ Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026
  • Though not archaeological, the designs tapped into a related appetite for inherited craft and materials with ephemera from the past.
    Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 16 July 2026
Noun
  • According to McDowell, SpaceX's FCC application states that each one will weigh 4,400 to 5,500 pounds (2,000 to 2,500 kilograms) and cover an area of 3,230 to 4,300 square feet (300 to 400 square meters) with its solar arrays extended.
    Mike Wall, Space.com, 9 July 2026
  • As satellite arrays became larger and more efficient, and electronics more sophisticated, orbital nuclear power systems were largely confined to exploration missions to the outer Solar System by the 1990s.
    David Szondy July 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • People can also learn about the breed through groups such as the Heart of America Samoyed Club — which hosts a dog show every spring — and the Samoyed Club of America, Light said.
    Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
  • Representatives for the American Chemistry Council and Fragrance Creators Association, other groups opposing the measure, declined to comment.
    Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • The Amelia costs from CAD 145,000 (roughly US$102,000) and has lots of options available, such as alternative layouts, building materials, and even a bathtub/shower instead of the standard shower.
    Adam Williams July 09, New Atlas, 9 July 2026
  • There are also suites, like the Mountain View suite, a two-level tower room with stunning sights, or the Family suite with options for unique configurations of beds and layouts to suit a family’s specific needs.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • Led by researcher Kalle Mertin, the team increased production to about 66 pounds (30 kilograms), around 60 times more than previous laboratory batches.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
  • There have been several releases over the years, including Explorer, a 6-year-old bourbon, and multiple batches of the Legacy series, which are blends of aged whiskeys.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 July 2026
Noun
  • Beaming in the photos, the couple looked overjoyed as Shiffrin showed off her dazzling engagement ring, which featured a sparkling diamond set between two gold bands.
    Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
  • The brooch features a milky blue cabochon gemstone set between two bands of diamonds.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 July 2026

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“Constellations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constellations. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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