Synonyms of formations

formations

noun

plural of formation

as in layouts

the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized

geese flying south in a V-formation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• layouts
• formats
• arrangements
• configurations
• setups
• conformations
• designs
• structures
• plans
• compositions
• setouts
• schemes
• constructions
• constitutions
• builds
• makeups
• getups

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of formations

Fannin can line up all over the formation, so will the Browns go with a lot of heavy formations using other tight ends as blockers and Fannin as a slot/flex player? — Zac Jackson, New York Times, 15 July 2026

There’s even a section of the park below the waves, between Partington Point and McWay Creek, where experienced divers can see underwater rock formations and marine life. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026

Delaware is a famously friendly place to incorporate, but the number of new business formations is around average, according to Census Bureau data. — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 13 July 2026

Even more striking, the course was built directly into black lava beds (officially called ancient basalt rock formations) from an inactive volcano about 20 minutes away. — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Alternating magnetic polarities ensure reliable alignment into square lattice formations. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

The show featured formations including George Washington, Uncle Sam, Artemis II, and a pyro drone bald eagle. — Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 6 July 2026