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

Rather than heading straight for Utah, spend time exploring the desert beyond the Strip, including the red-rock formations and ancient petroglyphs of Valley of Fire State Park. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026

After setting sail, the boat zigzags between tropical islands covered in coconut palms and Jenga-like rock formations. — Claire Turrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

These formations destabilize the protective layer surrounding the lithium and encourage unwanted reactions with the electrolyte. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026

Iamaleava looked poised in the pocket, going through multiple reads and hitting pass catchers across the field in an array of spots and formations. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

From the Riverfront to the West Side and Midtown, residents wondered what caused the moving formations on the clouds. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026

As the Houthis approached the Red Sea, the area was defended by several armed formations that were nominally controlled by the Saudis. — Kareem Fahim, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026

Walker played slightly less than Oliver, coming off the field when the Bills went into their dime formations. — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

No European commanders, for example, have the same kind of experience at leading large formations in wartime or at coordinating and training many countries’ militaries, as do their American counterparts. — Franklin C. Miller, Foreign Affairs, 15 Sep. 2026