Synonyms of format

format

noun

ˈfȯr-ˌmat 

1

as in layout

the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized

the book's format is very user-friendly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• layout
• formation
• arrangement
• setup
• configuration
• design
• conformation
• plan
• setout
• composition
• structure
• scheme
• construction
• makeup
• constitution
• build
• getup

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• layout
• design
• composition
• pattern
• theme
• arrangement
• form
• motif
• configuration
• makeup
• constellation
• ordonnance
• getup

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of format

Young voters and voters of color had swung in his direction, thanks partly to the influence of podcasts, livestreams, and other media formats that now compete with traditional news outlets and cultural institutions. —Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026

Presenting Tuesday at Content Americas, Maria Rua Aguete of Omdia will outline how that shift is accelerating, and why microdramas have emerged as one of the fastest-scaling formats in online video. —Callum McLennan, Variety, 20 Jan. 2026

The lip mask builds on the success of Gisou’s cult-favorite Honey Infused Lip Oil, expanding the brand’s lip offerings with a treatment format. —Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026

As Reels becomes a larger share of how users and advertisers interact with Meta’s apps, the focus shifts to whether the format can remain dominant amid competition from TikTok and YouTube, which offers a similar short-form video product called Shorts. —Zach Vallese, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026