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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
And in this format, the way a pitcher responds in his second start of a series can be critical.
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Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
In addition, the Saturday edition of CBS Mornings will be overhauled with a new format, with staffing merged with the team running the weekday edition of the program.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
Yes, even dupes will be gifting items, particularly within a category like fragrance which benefits from its breadth of offerings — in price, format and beyond.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
Starting in November, the company will install the Barco HDR format at select Cineplex Germany locations and in Cinedom Cologne.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
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Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
In addition, the Saturday edition of CBS Mornings will be overhauled with a new format, with staffing merged with the team running the weekday edition of the program.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
Yes, even dupes will be gifting items, particularly within a category like fragrance which benefits from its breadth of offerings — in price, format and beyond.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
Starting in November, the company will install the Barco HDR format at select Cineplex Germany locations and in Cinedom Cologne.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for format
Noun
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Train drivers in the United Kingdom have extensive route training and are required to know the location of every signal and track layout on their route, including in the dark.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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With its thoughtful layout for laptops, tablets, and other essentials, this expandable suitcase with wheels makes lugging gear through terminals feel effortless.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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However, the answer is right there in Price’s production design.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
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Mlambert Floor Lamp, $40 with Prime The floor lamp has a simple yet versatile design.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The ingredients of an interstellar comet Comets are like dirty snowballs left over from the formation of solar systems.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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An additional benefit of this design is the ability to reduce nitrogen oxide formation by optimizing the distribution of oxidizer and fuel along the flame.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There is a sense of replay in the heightened and artificial diction with which Mateus has her cast bear witness, and this sense is enhanced by the painterly compositions that frame the speakers.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Oct. 2025
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As humans influenced forest composition with fire since the last Ice Age, the creatures who relied on woodlands thrived, especially birds.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
29 Oct. 2025
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This option by Loloi, made in collaboration with fellow HGTV star Joanna Gaines, has a gorgeous neutral pattern that will look at home during any season.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Conservation advocates say the incidents reflect a larger pattern of disorder that can arise when national parks operate without full staffing.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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In fact, as showrunner and executive producer Alex Duda explains, the Halloween theme is always based on Clarkson’s Kellyoke pick.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The theme for season 13 hasn't been unmasked, but prior seasons have tackled everything from a cult to a coven to aliens.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Format.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/format. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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