as in layout
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
geese flying south in a V-formation
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These three different modes of celebration will obviously depend on the political formation of the various state and municipal assemblies and councils.
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Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
The change resulted in the formation of hydrogen bonds connecting the ammonium group to the lead iodide fragments, thereby getting the 2D layer to stick to the pure inorganic perovskite.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
Some are using underground rock formations to store energy as heat when consumer demand is low and use it to produce electricity when demand rises.
—Moones Alamooti, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2025
Adolescence is a period that’s known for identity formation and a desire to fit in with peers, both of which play into the rise of this trend.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
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Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
The change resulted in the formation of hydrogen bonds connecting the ammonium group to the lead iodide fragments, thereby getting the 2D layer to stick to the pure inorganic perovskite.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
Some are using underground rock formations to store energy as heat when consumer demand is low and use it to produce electricity when demand rises.
—Moones Alamooti, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2025
Adolescence is a period that’s known for identity formation and a desire to fit in with peers, both of which play into the rise of this trend.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formation
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Generic 3-Bedroom Prefab Tiny Home The tiny home is fully customizable, but the layout my teens like has three bedrooms, each fitting a full- to queen-sized bed, a living room, a full kitchen, and one bathroom with a stunning marble-like shower.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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The street track’s layout is tight and twisty, one that’s hard on the brakes and leaves little room for error.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Dupeuble says another major focus will be shopping the format rights, with several other European drama titles having been developed abroad recently.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
8 Oct. 2025
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The former late-night host broke barriers as the first woman of color to anchor a program in that format for a major broadcast network.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Formation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formation. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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