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format

noun

ˈfȯr-ˌmat

Definition of format

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 One Wonders will be released in all formats via Simon & Schuster and comes in at 336 pages. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2026 Under the previous 68-team format, the men’s draw had a First Four in Dayton, Ohio. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026 In terms of audio formats, the Beam Ultra handles Dolby Atmos via Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD, as well as stereo PCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, multichannel PCM, and DTS Digital Surround. — Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026 Artist Kuzomari will aid in the transition from webtoon to comic book format. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for format

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And the furnishings lean eclectic—midcentury, vintage, art-forward—with a living-meets-dining-room layout that accommodates group gatherings and lounging.

— Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026
The store layout, which is intentionally curated and devoid of price tags, is designed to foster engagement, with uniformed sales staff on hand to pull additional references from the stock rooms located on each floor.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026

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If tokenization can demonstrate meaningful capital formation and genuine secondary-market liquidity in sport, the implications could extend beyond it, supporting the broader adoption of tokenized assets across the economy.

— Julian La Picque, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Vico points to ELAPR00F2f, an injectable tropoelastin gel designed to introduce this building block directly into the dermis, with the aim of supporting the formation of new elastic fibers.

— Amy Francombe, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of formation

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Vertical lines, from the tines of the pitchfork to the church steeple in the background, organize and order the composition.

— Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Eastman recommends incorporating at least 15 percent Naia Renew into the composition to realize the fiber’s benefits.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of composition

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The study also detailed how physicians often change their referral and prescribing patterns after their practices are acquired by hospitals, sometimes requesting imaging or other procedures that are not needed.

— Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Spiced Cream Cheese Bundt Cake Adding pumpkin spice to half the batter before putting the two components together creates a magnificent swirl pattern that your holiday guests will ooh and aah over when cutting into this gorgeous cake.

— Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of pattern

Noun

Despite the prevalent literary theme, the hotel keeps more glossy coffee table books than beach reads.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
The 1970s saw the rise of heavy metal, a genre of rock music in which many bands reference occult themes in their lyrics or feature esoteric or satanic imagery on their album covers.

— Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

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