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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
The series is based on the South Korean format created by Mun Hwa Broadcasting Corp.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
Its rankings are made up of a cross-section of the best regional supermarket formats and non-traditional club, discount, online and superstore formats.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Jan. 2026
The real-time format is no longer a novelty.
—Judy Berman, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
Purchasing habits, auction formats, even the types of cars commanding top prices are shifting, recent data shows.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
Its rankings are made up of a cross-section of the best regional supermarket formats and non-traditional club, discount, online and superstore formats.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Jan. 2026
The real-time format is no longer a novelty.
—Judy Berman, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
Purchasing habits, auction formats, even the types of cars commanding top prices are shifting, recent data shows.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for format
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Professor Alan Woodward, a security expert at the University of Surrey, highlighted the technical feasibility of espionage given the physical layout, The Telegraph reported.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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In architecture lingo, Rudolph thought intensely in terms of section — about vertical space — over plan or what is a traditional layout.—
Anthony Paletta,
Curbed,
13 Jan. 2026
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The runner offers a neutral design with texture and fluff that gives your feet something comfy to sink into.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Ross is considered one of the most important figures in golf, and the club is frequently praised for staying true to his traditional design style.—
Chase Jordan
January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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Yui and Platanov spent time on final science experiments of their mission, including one by Platanov studying how the inner lining of blood vessels work to keep blood flowing in space, in order to avoid the formation of blood clots.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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The context around the very formation of their loose partnership in Liverpool’s attack, however, inspired potential friction.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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Yet under the hood of a relatively stable unemployment rate, the composition of the job growth remains starkly narrow.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Ghanem added that body composition analyzers, like DEXA scans, will likely be more widely used as awareness grows about the limitations of BMI and weight in assessing obesity.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Harvard researchers call this pattern the jagged technological frontier of AI.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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With their vibrant pink color and unusual picotee pattern, the flowers of 'Supra Cherry' picotee dianthus will command attention in the garden.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
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Specialized themes span food, trekking, family travel, women-only departures, and short breaks.—
Josh Roberts,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
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There’s not much to quibble with in the market’s to-and-fro oscillations among sectors and themes so far.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Format.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/format. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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