Definition of formatnext
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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 Molinari becomes the first European player to go 5-0 in the competition since the current format was adapted in 1979. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026 Now their backs are against the wall, and the winner of Game 1 has won the series 15 of 16 times since MLB went to this format. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 And nobody is more devoted to the format than Superchunk, who have released four different collections of tracks from singles and EPs. — Charles Moss, SPIN, 30 Sep. 2026 My Hottest Years and primetime reality format New Love, which is from Power Couple maker Abot Hameiri. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for format
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Noun
  • Drivers knew the back entrances, the factory layouts, and the best path to the boss of a mom-and-pop workshop.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Independent has become known for its distinctive layout, which emphasized flow over the boxy booths that typify these commercial trade shows.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The bones are there (floors, square footage, no heinous design details).
    — Nora Deligter, Curbed, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The proposition is to connect China’s factories with its creator economy; Black Lake’s agents bridge the gap by converting ideas into designs, a 3D simulation, and industrial data sent to a factory.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Jones said the team believes its drilling results raise questions about some previous explanations of the site as a natural rock formation.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Some of the debris swirling in the rotating disk is a remnant from planetary formation.
    — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Its composition also matches the classical definition of the material class.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Characterized by striking color palettes and graphic compositions, his images mix art, activism and popular culture.
    — Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The Moroccan pattern brings visual interest, while the soft surface gives bare feet a comfortable landing and takes the chill out of hardwood or tile floors.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The research team revealed that the direct pathway showed the opposite pattern.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Early on, the theme was limited to the back glass of the machine and maybe some of the playfield art.
    — Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The project is predicated on the theme that the title suggests — love of self, love of others, love for her daughter Hazel — while embracing a swath of styles spanning quiet storm to smooth, finger-snapped R&B.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Format.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/format. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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