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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
Over time, Anthropic appeared to sharpen the format, learning how better to facilitate the discussions and produce more cohesive results.
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Chris Stokel-Walker, Scientific American, 26 May 2026
Voltage reformulated the material specifically for large-format printing.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
Canada and Mexico will also host matches, as all of North America welcomes the best 48 teams in the world under a new format that includes an extra knockout round.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
NewsNation digs into the podcast format as traditional purveyors of news are looking for ways to connect with modern audiences.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 May 2026
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Chris Stokel-Walker, Scientific American, 26 May 2026
Voltage reformulated the material specifically for large-format printing.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
Canada and Mexico will also host matches, as all of North America welcomes the best 48 teams in the world under a new format that includes an extra knockout round.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
NewsNation digs into the podcast format as traditional purveyors of news are looking for ways to connect with modern audiences.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for format
Noun
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The mathematics of flat space is astonishingly versatile, and new research is upending the traditional thinking about the layout of our cosmos.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
23 May 2026
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The state broadcaster also reported that blueprints provided by the coal mine did not match the actual layout, hampering rescue efforts.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2026
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This Vionic version feels polished enough for the office or dinner reservations, but still practical for airport days thanks to the easy slip-on design and stretchy strap.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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Today, the Park Hyatt continues to blend Khmer craftsmanship and Art Deco decor in its public spaces, with modern-meets-minimalist guestroom design.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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But Sestitio is looking forward to discovering new insights into the Milky Way's formation.—
Julian Dossett,
Space.com,
27 May 2026
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At the same time, Taneja has increasingly pushed beyond traditional venture investing into company formation and operational transformation.—
TrueBridge Capital,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Their programs were not principally drill-and-kill exercises, but extended to mathematics, English composition, geography, history, and music — piano, violin, and choral programs.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Unlike Reassemblage, whose compositions felt like discrete but well-paced chapters of a particular story, Paradessence hangs together as one long piece.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2026
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The timeless pattern looks especially summery on these wide-leg pants and breezy top.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
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The Star independently reviewed campaign finance records to confirm the pattern.—
Matthew Kelly
May 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2026
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No effort is made to explain how the alien sphere exerts its power, and the book’s core theme, in the end, is the limit of human understanding.—
Ian Mackenzie,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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That ability to calmly claim crosses when coming through a bunch of bodies has been evident throughout this season, but the major theme that has underpinned Raya’s consistency is concentration.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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“Format.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/format. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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