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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
The style is striking, with wooden ceiling panels curved like rock formations and plenty of nods to the natural world in the form of stone, more wood and bronze.
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Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Cathedral Rock is one of Sedona's most iconic hikes, with its unique rock formations and vortexes that hold special healing powers.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
For this collection, Blanga and Capitani revisited some of the signature styles that have marked Eéra’s success through the years in warm hues and sandy tones, nodding to the striking rock formations, sweeping deserts and lush oasis of the area.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
In 2017, McVay and the Rams used 11 personnel at a higher frequency than any other NFL team and exploited the popular defensive schemes of the time from those formations.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Badlands, North Dakota North Dakota’s Badlands is known for its rugged landscape, including sweeping hills, prairie grasses, canyons and rock formations, as well as native wildlife.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Natural rock formations rise through the living room floor, a detail that roots the design in the hillside itself, and a full renovation of an existing home brought it in line with the style of the main house while still maintaining its own identity.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
The deep blue lakes look like the waters around Caribbean islands, with rich blues and greens that are only outshined by the incredible rock formations around it.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
The gardens feature a walking path around a 2-acre pond, cherry blossom trees, a plethora of plants, rock formations, a sensory play area made from natural materials, seating areas overlooking the water and more.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Cathedral Rock is one of Sedona's most iconic hikes, with its unique rock formations and vortexes that hold special healing powers.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
For this collection, Blanga and Capitani revisited some of the signature styles that have marked Eéra’s success through the years in warm hues and sandy tones, nodding to the striking rock formations, sweeping deserts and lush oasis of the area.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
In 2017, McVay and the Rams used 11 personnel at a higher frequency than any other NFL team and exploited the popular defensive schemes of the time from those formations.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Badlands, North Dakota North Dakota’s Badlands is known for its rugged landscape, including sweeping hills, prairie grasses, canyons and rock formations, as well as native wildlife.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Natural rock formations rise through the living room floor, a detail that roots the design in the hillside itself, and a full renovation of an existing home brought it in line with the style of the main house while still maintaining its own identity.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
The deep blue lakes look like the waters around Caribbean islands, with rich blues and greens that are only outshined by the incredible rock formations around it.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
The gardens feature a walking path around a 2-acre pond, cherry blossom trees, a plethora of plants, rock formations, a sensory play area made from natural materials, seating areas overlooking the water and more.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formations
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Behind the scenes, Meta AI analyzes photo details, like lighting, people and events, to group similar moments and create polished collage layouts automatically.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Having started as a wooden-boat builder in 1956, Italy’s Comitti yard on Lake Como migrated to modern composites in 2002 and now walks the line between classic looks and contemporary layouts.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
26 Oct. 2025
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Others have tested new formats on the eve of an election in a bid to woo the broadband crowd.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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Battered by the global TV advertising downturn and shareholder squabbles, the company has been attempting to pivot to a digital-first model centered around streamer Joyn, while at the same anchoring its overnight ratings and build sellable global formats.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Formations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formations. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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