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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
There is a more specific phenomenology, yet to be charted, that exists solely in digital formats, where ghosting was, if not invented, perhaps perfected, allowing the ghoster to move from total accessibility to total inaccessibility in an instant.
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Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
Don’t let great ideas live (and die) in a single format.
—Noa Eshed, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Naked Gun Physical Release Date The Naked Gun will be available for pre-order on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray formats from November 11, 2025.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The Milwaukee School Board has also launched a new format for its Committee on Family and Community Engagement.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
Don’t let great ideas live (and die) in a single format.
—Noa Eshed, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Naked Gun Physical Release Date The Naked Gun will be available for pre-order on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray formats from November 11, 2025.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The Milwaukee School Board has also launched a new format for its Committee on Family and Community Engagement.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for format
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The before-and-after photos are striking, demonstrating just how much some of these crafty, keen-eyed parents — most of whom have no prior design experience — can make of the drab dorm layout that greets students on move-in day.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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But the new layout may enable Warehouse 55 to bring in pop-up vendors on weekends, though customers probably shouldn’t expect to see that until the holiday rush ends, according to Shouldeen.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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Other Notable Winners NBC’s Saturday Night Live earned recognition beyond its anniversary special, taking home three technical awards in areas like set design, lighting, and sound.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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From Practicality to Personality Butter dishes have a long history; early designs often featured lids or even ice chambers to prevent spoilage.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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What To Know In its latest global tropics hazards outlook, covering September 10-16 and September 17-23, the Climate Prediction Center (CPC) indicated at least a 20 percent chance of cyclone formation, at least of tropical depression strength, in the Florida, Gulf, and Caribbean region.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Understanding these dynamics is a key piece in the puzzle of planet formation, as dust settles into larger layers including pebbles and rocks, and eventually planetary cores.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Similarly, the discreetly mournful compositions of Giorgio Matteo and Aki Oliviero’s score hover politely on the periphery of the (in)action, careful not to intrude.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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CaSSIS, meanwhile, could provide insights into 3I/ATLAS' volatile activity and its composition.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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As of 2024, about 28% of young adults were living on their own with jobs – the most common milestone pattern among people ages 25 to 34.—
Sara Chernikoff,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The latest clash reflects a broader pattern, with Netanyahu’s government having chronic tensions with the military echelon since the cabinet was sworn in in January 2023, often dismissing military advice.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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The concourses in each stand, for instance, have all been given a different theme, ranging from homages to Everton greats through to fan culture and even the city’s industrial and musical heritage.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The problem is that Di Constanzo seems to be intellectualizing his themes rather than dramatizing them.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Format.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/format. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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