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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
The tintype format was introduced by chemist and physicist Hamilton Smith in 1856.
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Kaila Philo, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 June 2025
Tennis tourney for adults, kids features round-robin format Registration continues through July 11 for Naperville Park District’s Summer Slam all-city tennis tournament, which will be held Friday, July 18.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
The latest Select series will now include a mixture of HD, full HD and native 4K models, with support for the premium HDR10+ high dynamic range format and Dolby Audio available on the 4K sets, while the Select series range of sizes has been expanded to run all the way from 24- to 85-inches.
—John Archer, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
In one significant change, the fest is launching a new format dedicated to showcasing film projects in the making.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2025
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Kaila Philo, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 June 2025
Tennis tourney for adults, kids features round-robin format Registration continues through July 11 for Naperville Park District’s Summer Slam all-city tennis tournament, which will be held Friday, July 18.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
The latest Select series will now include a mixture of HD, full HD and native 4K models, with support for the premium HDR10+ high dynamic range format and Dolby Audio available on the 4K sets, while the Select series range of sizes has been expanded to run all the way from 24- to 85-inches.
—John Archer, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
In one significant change, the fest is launching a new format dedicated to showcasing film projects in the making.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for format
Noun
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Inspired by local culture, the patio's layout is a blend of traditional elements and modern sophistication.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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In addition, the Xfinity Series race here in the mid-2000s (the last of which was won by Kyle Busch) had a different layout.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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Bezos wore a pair of black swim shorts with blue designs on them, also accessorizing with sunglasses and a white bucket hat.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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The notches in the design harken back to the 2013 season and the Block Knights wordmark seen in the Bounce House end zone.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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The agreement also provides for the formation of an AI subcommittee to evaluate AI use, and requires reasonable notice to the subcommittee before implementing AI.—
Oludolapo Makinde,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Some scientists believe that rocket propellant may play a part in the formation of high altitude 'night shining' noctilucent clouds - a phenomenon that is more common at northerly altitudes, but has been spotted manifesting closer to the equator in recent decades.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
25 June 2025
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Dense breasts don’t correlate with body or breast size—they’re a function of tissue composition, with more glandular and fibrous tissue and less fat.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 June 2025
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But for others, especially high-achieving professionals used to being seen and heard, working from home quietly unearths a troubling mental pattern: when the feedback loop goes silent, the mind fills in the blanks.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Stephanie McFarland, a spokeswoman for the Indiana Excise Police, said evidence is required to show a pattern of behavior — rather than a single incident — to secure an arrest for promoting prostitution against the owner.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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The book traces the theme that put this year's Met Gala on the map, and the history that precedes it, from a century old aesthetic to hip hop culture and beyond.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Boy names for Pisces Finn: Go ahead, lean into the aquatic theme!—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
17 June 2025
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“Format.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/format. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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