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as in layout
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
the book's format is very user-friendly
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as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
this abstract painter bases the format of his works on color and its subtle gradations and not line or form
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Recent Examples of format
As such, fans may notice an uptick in experimental/non-traditional ad formats and other on-screen premiums when the 2025-26 NBA season tips off in October.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 May 2025
Since the debacle, Sen. Tom Umberg (D-Orange), chair of the state Senate Judiciary Committee, and many legal experts have called on the state bar to ditch the new questions and revert to the traditional test format in July — at least until new questions and methods are adequately tested.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
As Cannon explained, to determine which three of the four remaining contestants would go on to the finale, the episode would feature a head-to-head format, where Boogie Woogie had to battle against Pearl, and Mad Scientist Monster was pit against Coral.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 1 May 2025
With the first intercollegiate college game (Rutgers v. Princeton, 1869) following on the heels of the Civil War, new and growing colleges alike adopted military-style music and band formats to amplify school spirit.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 24 Apr. 2025
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 May 2025
Since the debacle, Sen. Tom Umberg (D-Orange), chair of the state Senate Judiciary Committee, and many legal experts have called on the state bar to ditch the new questions and revert to the traditional test format in July — at least until new questions and methods are adequately tested.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
As Cannon explained, to determine which three of the four remaining contestants would go on to the finale, the episode would feature a head-to-head format, where Boogie Woogie had to battle against Pearl, and Mad Scientist Monster was pit against Coral.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 1 May 2025
With the first intercollegiate college game (Rutgers v. Princeton, 1869) following on the heels of the Civil War, new and growing colleges alike adopted military-style music and band formats to amplify school spirit.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for format
Noun
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The reveal was accompanied by a video showing the facility's layout and weaponry.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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There is also a choice of plates to alter the keyboard’s layout with up to 16 options and 5 accessories to give each keyboard a more individual finish.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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My suspicion is that the Air will have a design that will turn heads, and if battery life is acceptable, will prove very popular.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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On Thursday, May 1, the model, 28, left a lasting impression at an event in Miami for her beauty brand Rhode by wearing a sparkling Marine Serre design from its fall 2025 collection, made entirely from 500 silver metallic watch straps, per Women's Wear Daily.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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China did not ignore the formation of the I2U2 bloc in Middle Eastern geoeconomics.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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And while ear piercing is generally safe, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) lists several adverse outcomes to improper piercing and piercing care, such as infection at the piercing site, bloodstream infections, allergic reactions, cuts and tears, and keloid formation.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
9 May 2025
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Top Ocean Predators This transition shifted the composition of top predators in the ocean, essentially changing the oceanic food webs of the Late Cretaceous, according to Valentin Fischer of the Université de Liège in Belgium and his colleagues.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
2 May 2025
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Given the trades, personnel choices, position against the cap and current composition of the Heat roster, shouldn’t the front office be held accountable?—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2025
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Years later, his relationship with singer Cassie and his on-and-off romantic relationship with actress Kat Pasion may also show patterns of alleged abuse.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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The musical chairs come as The Voice will have a slightly different pattern in terms of scheduling for its fall season.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
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All these themes had been in my head for a long time.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
12 May 2025
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But if there were random scripts through three games — all high-scoring affairs with one-off themes — Sunday night took the Panthers back to their roots.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2025
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“Format.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/format. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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