as in layouts
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
Inspired by natural cave formations, the 6-meter (20-feet) tall, 50-square-meter (538-square-foot) house took just 14 days to print on site — from foundation to rooftop parapet — using a giant gantry printer, says Igarashi.
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Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
Both the absolute and relative formations have been developing since the beginning of 2026.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Beyond the flats, the high-altitude desert reveals lagoons, geysers and striking, otherworldly rock formations.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 6 May 2026
Those looking for more physical adventures can head to the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, with winding hiking trails through colorful rock formations.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
Kubiak also has an affinity for bigger formations.
—Sam Warren, New York Times, 6 May 2026
The area, Road Runner Ridge, will feature rock formations and desert terrain.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Disney history fans know that the Rainbow Caverns Mine Train was a former attraction at Disneyland in Anaheim, California, where colored pools and waterfalls could be seen among the cave formations.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
Explore castle ruins and natural springs at Ha Ha Tonka State Park and tour dramatic formations at Bridal Cave.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 4 May 2026
Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
Both the absolute and relative formations have been developing since the beginning of 2026.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Beyond the flats, the high-altitude desert reveals lagoons, geysers and striking, otherworldly rock formations.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 6 May 2026
Those looking for more physical adventures can head to the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, with winding hiking trails through colorful rock formations.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
Kubiak also has an affinity for bigger formations.
—Sam Warren, New York Times, 6 May 2026
The area, Road Runner Ridge, will feature rock formations and desert terrain.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Disney history fans know that the Rainbow Caverns Mine Train was a former attraction at Disneyland in Anaheim, California, where colored pools and waterfalls could be seen among the cave formations.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
Explore castle ruins and natural springs at Ha Ha Tonka State Park and tour dramatic formations at Bridal Cave.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formations
Noun
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As the model is semi-custom, the owner could pick between two layouts and customize certain areas.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
2 May 2026
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Corner layouts maximize seating without sacrificing flow.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Another major addition for 2026 is the Fantastic Pavilion Vertical Cinema Showcase, dedicated to emerging mobile-first storytelling formats and short-form genre content.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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That game also recently switched formats, though sales have dropped about 24% in Massachusetts because jackpots have not been as high as expected.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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“Formations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formations. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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