as in layout
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
geese flying south in a V-formation
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His participation in Milan Design Week here in the early 2000s and the formation of his interior design studio in 2004 contributed greatly to Milan’s reputation as a modern design capital and spurred the wider fashion industry’s participation in the home sector.
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Face on Mars / Cydonia In 1976, NASA’s Viking orbiter snapped a mesa (geological formation) in Mars’s Cydonia region that resembled a human face in the lighting of that moment.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
The epic made breathtaking use of the country’s terrain, including the red cliffs of Wadi Rum and the rock formations of Jebel Tubeiq.
—Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Cortisol aids in memory formation, dopamine keeps us engaged, and oxytocin, linked to empathy, fosters deeper connections.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Face on Mars / Cydonia In 1976, NASA’s Viking orbiter snapped a mesa (geological formation) in Mars’s Cydonia region that resembled a human face in the lighting of that moment.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
The epic made breathtaking use of the country’s terrain, including the red cliffs of Wadi Rum and the rock formations of Jebel Tubeiq.
—Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Cortisol aids in memory formation, dopamine keeps us engaged, and oxytocin, linked to empathy, fosters deeper connections.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
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With enough space for an open kitchen, living room, dining area, and even a small bathroom, the fully customizable cabin kit can be tailored to any layout.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Smythson’s Portobello notebook—famously toted by Gwyneth Paltrow during her victorious lawsuit defense—also appears in this helpful planner iteration with a week-to-view layout.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
8 Sep. 2025
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Each club is scheduled to play two games per week under the new format, which is expected to eliminate back-to-back contests.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The format grants viewers unprecedented control over programming elements, from influencing contestant challenges involving current events and social issues to deciding elimination outcomes and performance selections.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Formation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formation. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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