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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
Antenna is planning a late-August theatrical release, and will put the film out in physical media formats after its theatrical opening.
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Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
2 July 2026
Interoperability standards are the pressure regulators, ensuring data moves between systems at the right volume, in the right format and with the right permissions.
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Karthik Chakkarapani,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Just 27 seeds remained, 14 women and 13 men — the fewest at a Slam since the 32-seed format was adopted in 2001.
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Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Whether the goal is a romantic match, a new friend group or, as Yim discovered, an unexpected knitting group, the format is built for whatever kind of in-person connection shows up.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for format
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
2 July 2026
Interoperability standards are the pressure regulators, ensuring data moves between systems at the right volume, in the right format and with the right permissions.
—
Karthik Chakkarapani,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Just 27 seeds remained, 14 women and 13 men — the fewest at a Slam since the 32-seed format was adopted in 2001.
—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Whether the goal is a romantic match, a new friend group or, as Yim discovered, an unexpected knitting group, the format is built for whatever kind of in-person connection shows up.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for format
Recent Examples of Synonyms for format
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Dowell said the course layout was especially difficult because it was built more for skateboards — the women’s skateboard park event immediately followed the men’s BMX.
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That means creating an easily navigable layout, incorporating soft, inviting textures and materials, and choosing extra-comfortable furniture.
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The white floral print channels the actress’s effortless aesthetic, and the easy-to-style design can be paired with tank tops, T-shirts, or even worn as a strapless swimsuit cover-up for beach days and vacations.
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That design allows researchers to position the ion with greater flexibility while making weak oscillating fields easier to detect.
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Household formation has fallen sharply since the pandemic, according to a report released earlier in June.
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His proposal had underscored the shaky autonomy of the civilian group, which has clashed with the police officers union, city leaders and former chiefs — not to mention internal strife between commissioners — in the decade since voters overwhelmingly approved its formation.
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Down the hall, the bedroom’s mostly white design theme returns to a more serene composition, providing a quiet sanctuary.
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The composition reflects Rockwell’s fascination with the dichotomy between what people see and what operates behind the scenes, said Stephanie Plunkett, chief curator at the Norman Rockwell Museum.
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In this current era of AI disruption and geopolitical uncertainty, there seems to be another gendered pattern in the workplace coming to light.
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Mann and his colleagues have shown an uptick in the frequency of such stuck jet stream patterns, known as planetary resonance events, in recent decades.
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Its summer program is built as a four or five-day series, with each two-hour session focused on a theme like pastry-making or global flavors.
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The first box was the Snack Blind Box, and the second box was the Fiber Blind Box, meaning Wednesday's drop will be one of the other two themes.
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“Format.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/format. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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