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format

noun

ˈfȯr-ˌmat How to pronounce format (audio)
Definition of formatnext
1
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 Related Stories The format launches the prestige actors into a new era. — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026 A student can complete it with a handful of sources, and the activity can be adapted to different disciplines, levels of experience, and formats. — Saurabh Anand, JSTOR Daily, 24 Sep. 2026 Beginning in 2028, as the PGA Tour rolls out its new schedule format, the tournament will become part of the Championship Series and maintain its June date as a top-tier event. — From Staff Reports, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026 Even so, executives have been methodical, not rushed, about crafting CNN’s new interactive format. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for format
Recent Examples of Synonyms for format
  1. layout
  2. design
  3. formation
  4. composition
  5. pattern
  6. theme
Noun
  • Here, that includes the robot, sensors, AI models, factory layout, technician responsibilities and maintenance workflow.
    — Mohammed Cherifi, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • These options give equipment manufacturers additional flexibility when adapting the supply to existing hardware layouts.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of layout
Noun
  • Its design targets the economics of flight training, where fuel and maintenance can make every flight expensive.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The Sea Ranch Lodge, a focal point of a Northern California getaway destination that blends minimalist design with the rocky shores and meadows of the Sonoma County coastline, might have a growth spurt in its future.
    — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of design
Noun
  • Rather than heading straight for Utah, spend time exploring the desert beyond the Strip, including the red-rock formations and ancient petroglyphs of Valley of Fire State Park.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026
  • By next year, Google is hoping to launch another pair of satellites before ramping up to a constellation of 80 satellites in close formation.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of formation
Noun
  • Her compositions aim to depict a feeling rather than something tangible, with a driving force derived from Surrealism and fueled by imagination and a passion for creation.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The cheese needs to have the right composition, the right pH and the right amount of intact casein, which is the milk protein.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of composition
Noun
  • Yet subsequent agreements have followed a similar pattern, the officials said, with Feinberg’s private-sector hires at OSC and the newer Economic Defense Unit sidelining career officials in order to ink deals as quickly as possible.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Venus in your sign forms an awkward connection to Uranus in your intimacy zone, stirring attraction, curiosity, or a new preference that doesn’t fit neatly into your usual pattern.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of pattern
Noun
  • The fallen Jedi’s theme is used again near the end of the film when Adam goes to confront his colleague Tom.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026
  • He is expected to speak on several spiritual and societal themes, including the need to protect immigrants, the sick and unborn, and defend human dignity in the era of AI, and address themes of peace, culture, and unity.
    — Tyler Speicher , Courtney Walsh, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of theme

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“Format.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/format. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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