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
On the Ionian side, Pietragrande Beach in Catanzaro feels dramatic and cinematic, with towering rock formations and deep blue water ideal for diving.
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Jenna Curcio, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
The test offered a rare, detailed look at how the country plans to deploy coordinated drone formations in combat.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
Cambodia's karst formations have historically been some of the least-studied of their kind, the organization said.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The Valley of Fire State Park is an hour’s drive from Las Vegas and offers dramatic rock formations to drive and hike through.
—Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
The trail features jagged rock formations, a perennial creek and bigcone Douglas fir.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Inside the Kartchner Caverns State Park, temperatures stay around a steady, cool level year-round, with massive limestone formations.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
In many other places, the fighters have moved into other mercenary formations.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
This migration pattern helps explain why the fossil record in formations like the Chiting deposit is so rich with large species that seem out of place in Taiwan’s current landscape.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
Jenna Curcio, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
The test offered a rare, detailed look at how the country plans to deploy coordinated drone formations in combat.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
Cambodia's karst formations have historically been some of the least-studied of their kind, the organization said.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The Valley of Fire State Park is an hour’s drive from Las Vegas and offers dramatic rock formations to drive and hike through.
—Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
The trail features jagged rock formations, a perennial creek and bigcone Douglas fir.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Inside the Kartchner Caverns State Park, temperatures stay around a steady, cool level year-round, with massive limestone formations.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
In many other places, the fighters have moved into other mercenary formations.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
This migration pattern helps explain why the fossil record in formations like the Chiting deposit is so rich with large species that seem out of place in Taiwan’s current landscape.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formations
Noun
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These renovations would update electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems; change classroom layouts; and increase accessibility at Fairmount, Procter and Korte elementaries.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Studio, one-bed and two-bed layouts are included.—
Mark Dee
March 27,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The crops good enough to incorporate into its Churchills, primeros, and other formats are aged for as long as a presidential term before the rolling process even begins.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2026
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According to Disney+, the agreement also reinforces its commitment to Spanish audiovisual production and talent, enriching its offering with formats that have strong cultural and social impact.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Formations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formations. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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