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the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
geese flying south in a V-formation
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Recent Examples of formations
Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Flatirons—striking, slanted red sandstone formations—the campus pairs wide-open green spaces with historic buildings spanning Gothic, Classical, and Victorian architectural styles.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Fracking is the injection of water deep into the ground to free oil trapped in shale formations in states across the center part of the country.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
How the ‘Spiderwebs’ Formed Before Curiosity reached the boxwork region, scientists only had orbital images of the formations.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
Navigating a Rocky Obstacle Course Getting close enough to study the formations has been no easy feat.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
Some of the primary aquifers within our district include the Carrizo-Wilcox, Sparta, Queen City and Yegua formations.
—Claire Marks, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
With lush greenery and dramatic rock formations, the ranch’s tranquil backdrop creates a one-of-a-kind and serene golfing experience — there isn’t a house in sight.
—Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Paths lead to rock formations and caves.
—Casey Barber, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
These dynamic drone formations, powered by real-time synchronization and adaptive intelligence, will reimagine the possibilities of live entertainment, making Abu Dhabi’s skyline an evolving canvas for innovation.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2025
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Fracking is the injection of water deep into the ground to free oil trapped in shale formations in states across the center part of the country.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
How the ‘Spiderwebs’ Formed Before Curiosity reached the boxwork region, scientists only had orbital images of the formations.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
Navigating a Rocky Obstacle Course Getting close enough to study the formations has been no easy feat.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
Some of the primary aquifers within our district include the Carrizo-Wilcox, Sparta, Queen City and Yegua formations.
—Claire Marks, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
With lush greenery and dramatic rock formations, the ranch’s tranquil backdrop creates a one-of-a-kind and serene golfing experience — there isn’t a house in sight.
—Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Paths lead to rock formations and caves.
—Casey Barber, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
These dynamic drone formations, powered by real-time synchronization and adaptive intelligence, will reimagine the possibilities of live entertainment, making Abu Dhabi’s skyline an evolving canvas for innovation.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formations
Noun
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Drees Custom Homes has introduced new modern townhomes featuring 20-foot ceilings and open-concept layouts, priced from the $400s.—
Mosaic
Mar. 8,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Rely on Rugs Rugs play an important role in the function and look of conversation-friendly room layouts.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The first celebrity guest episode already produced the kind of personal disclosures that traditional interview formats almost never capture.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
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The unscripted business has been holding out hope that under Wiseman and Holland, Paramount+ will become another major buyer of reality formats and series to rival the likes of Netflix and the broadcast networks.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Formations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formations. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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